1960 Citroen DS vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Citroen DS 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 20 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (54 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Citroen DS weights approximately 125 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Ford Cortina 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 Cortina. 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Citroen DS | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | DS | Cortina |
Year Released | 1960 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 54 HP |
Torque | 137 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |