1960 Citroen DS vs. 1991 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1991 Ford Corsair is newer by 31 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Corsair (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1960 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Citroen DS weights approximately 190 kg more than 1991 Ford Corsair.
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, 1991 Ford Corsair (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen DS | 1991 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | DS | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2560 mm |
