1956 Citroen DS vs. 1974 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1974 Ford Maverick is newer by 18 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Maverick (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (65 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 43 kg more than 1974 Ford Maverick.
Because 1974 Ford Maverick 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 1974 Ford Maverick. 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, 1974 Ford Maverick (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen DS | 1974 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | DS | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1258 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2800 mm |
