1956 Citroen DS vs. 1984 Ford Tempo
To start off, 1984 Ford Tempo is newer by 28 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 2,306 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Tempo (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 132 kg more than 1984 Ford Tempo.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1984 Ford Tempo (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen DS. 1984 Ford Tempo has automatic transmission and 1956 Citroen DS has manual transmission. 1956 Citroen DS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Tempo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen DS | 1984 Ford Tempo | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | DS | Tempo |
Year Released | 1956 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 2306 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1237 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2540 mm |