1960 Citroen DS vs. 1951 Ford Consul
To start off, 1960 Citroen DS is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Citroen DS (74 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Citroen DS weights approximately 80 kg more than 1951 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1951 Ford Consul 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 1951 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 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, 1960 Citroen DS (137 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1960 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Citroen DS | 1951 Ford Consul | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | DS | Consul |
Year Released | 1960 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 137 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2550 mm |