1956 Citroen DS vs. 1992 Ford Escort
To start off, 1992 Ford Escort is newer by 36 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Escort (224 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (65 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Escort weights approximately 49 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 1992 Ford Escort is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Citroen DS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Ford Escort will offer significantly more control. 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, 1992 Ford Escort (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen DS | 1992 Ford Escort | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | DS | Escort |
Year Released | 1956 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 65 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1258 kg | 1307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |