1956 Citroen DS vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 20 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 240 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 1976 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 1976 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (325 Nm) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1976 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 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | DS | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1909 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
