1956 Citroen DS vs. 1995 Ford Escort
To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 39 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, 1995 Ford Escort (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 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 90 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Ford Escort (160 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1995 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 | 1995 Ford Escort | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | DS | Escort |
Year Released | 1956 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 160 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |