1959 Citroen DS vs. 1995 Ford Royale
To start off, 1995 Ford Royale is newer by 36 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Royale (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1959 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Royale should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen DS.
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, 1995 Ford Royale (173 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Royale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Citroen DS | 1995 Ford Royale | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | DS | Royale |
Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 173 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2560 mm |