1956 Citroen DS vs. 1993 Ford Focus
To start off, 1993 Ford Focus is newer by 37 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Focus (227 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (65 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS.
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, 1993 Ford Focus (305 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen DS | 1993 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | DS | Focus |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1230 mm |
