1956 Citroen DS vs. 1988 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1988 Ford Meteor is newer by 32 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, 1956 Citroen DS (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Meteor.
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 (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen DS | 1988 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | DS | Meteor |
Year Released | 1956 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2410 mm |