1956 Citroen DS vs. 2003 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2003 Ford Excursion is newer by 47 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 5,954 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Excursion (321 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2133 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 2003 Ford Excursion 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, 2003 Ford Excursion 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, 2003 Ford Excursion (759 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 622 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen DS. 2003 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 1956 Citroen DS has manual transmission. 1956 Citroen DS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen DS | 2003 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | DS | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 5954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1237 kg | 3370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3490 mm |
