1959 Citroen DS vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1959 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Citroen DS weights approximately 260 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Because 1976 Ford Taunus 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 Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 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 Taunus (152 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen DS | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | DS | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |
