1964 Citroen DS vs. 1984 Ford Orion
To start off, 1984 Ford Orion is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Citroen DS (82 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1984 Ford Orion. (78 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Citroen DS weights approximately 249 kg more than 1984 Ford Orion. 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, 1964 Citroen DS (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Orion. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Citroen DS | 1984 Ford Orion | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | DS | Orion |
Year Released | 1964 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 78 HP |
Torque | 144 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 906 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 87 L |