1956 Citroen DS vs. 1970 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1970 Ford Zephyr 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 70 kg more than 1970 Ford Zephyr.
Because 1970 Ford Zephyr 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 Zephyr. 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 Zephyr (154 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Zephyr 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 Zephyr | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | DS | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 154 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 72.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2930 mm |