1964 Citroen DS vs. 2006 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2006 Ford Maverick is newer by 42 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Maverick (148 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1964 Citroen DS. (82 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1964 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Maverick weights approximately 360 kg more than 1964 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Citroen DS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Maverick will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Ford Maverick (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Citroen DS. (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Citroen DS | 2006 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | DS | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 62 L |
