1959 Citroen DS vs. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 28 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1959 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 572 kg more than 1959 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 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 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. 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, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1987 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen DS. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1959 Citroen DS has manual transmission. 1959 Citroen DS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen DS | 1987 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | DS | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2910 mm |
