1960 Citroen DS vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 48 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Citroen DS weights approximately 18 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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, 2008 Ford Fiesta (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Citroen DS | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | DS | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1960 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 137 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |