1957 Citroen DS vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 20 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Cortina (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1957 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1957 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Citroen DS weights approximately 192 kg more than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Because 1977 Ford Cortina 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 1977 Ford Cortina. 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, 1977 Ford Cortina (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Citroen DS | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | DS | Cortina |
Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 60.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |