1956 Citroen DS vs. 2012 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2012 Ford Mondeo is newer by 56 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 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mondeo (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 395 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.
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, 2012 Ford Mondeo (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen DS. 2012 Ford Mondeo 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. 2012 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen DS | 2012 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | DS | Mondeo |
Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 142 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1237 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |