1956 Citroen DS vs. 1986 Ford Escort
To start off, 1986 Ford Escort is newer by 30 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 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Escort (78 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (65 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 333 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort.
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, 1956 Citroen DS (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen DS | 1986 Ford Escort | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | DS | Escort |
Year Released | 1956 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 65 HP | 78 HP |
Torque | 133 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1258 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |