1960 Citroen DS vs. 1985 Ford Escort
To start off, 1985 Ford Escort is newer by 25 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 25 more horse power than 1985 Ford Escort. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Citroen DS weights approximately 335 kg more than 1985 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1960 Citroen DS (137 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Escort. (84 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1960 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Citroen DS | 1985 Ford Escort | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | DS | Escort |
Year Released | 1960 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1117 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 137 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |