1957 Citroen DS vs. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 50 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1957 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1957 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1536 kg more than 1957 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Ford Crown Victoria 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 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. 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, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Citroen DS | 2007 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | DS | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |
