1960 Citroen DS vs. 1993 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 1993 Ford Mondeo is newer by 33 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, 1993 Ford Mondeo (89 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1960 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 95 kg more than 1960 Citroen DS. 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Mondeo. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen DS | 1993 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | DS | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |
