1966 Citroen DS vs. 1968 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1968 Toyota Crown is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Citroen DS would be higher. At 2,175 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Crown (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 0 more horse power than 1966 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1966 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Citroen DS weights approximately 190 kg more than 1968 Toyota Crown.
Because 1968 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 Citroen DS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1966 Citroen DS (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Citroen DS | 1968 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | DS | Crown |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 70 L |
