1959 Citroen DS vs. 1990 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1990 Ford Fiesta is newer by 31 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 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Fiesta (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1959 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Citroen DS weights approximately 410 kg more than 1990 Ford Fiesta.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1990 Ford Fiesta (183 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1990 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen DS | 1990 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | DS | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 42 L |
