1960 Citroen DS vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 24 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 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Citroen DS (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 70 kg more than 1960 Citroen DS.
Because 1984 Ford Sierra 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 1984 Ford Sierra. 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, 1984 Ford Sierra (140 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen DS | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | DS | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2304 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
