1956 Citroen DS vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1970 Ford Falcon is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Citroen DS would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 123 kg more than 1956 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 Citroen DS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Ford Falcon (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen DS | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | DS | Falcon |
Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1237 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2830 mm |