1956 Citroen DS vs. 1971 Ford Capri
To start off, 1971 Ford Capri is newer by 15 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 2,637 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Capri (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 78 kg more than 1971 Ford Capri.
Because 1971 Ford Capri 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 1971 Ford Capri. 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, 1971 Ford Capri (224 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1971 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen DS | 1971 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | DS | Capri |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1909 cc | 2637 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 58 L |
