1957 Citroen DS vs. 1976 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1976 Ford Maverick is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Citroen DS would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Maverick (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1957 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1957 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Citroen DS weights approximately 60 kg more than 1976 Ford Maverick.
Because 1976 Ford Maverick is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Ford Maverick. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1957 Citroen DS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Ford Maverick (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Citroen DS | 1976 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | DS | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2800 mm |
