1966 Citroen DS vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 3 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, 1966 Citroen DS (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (86 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Citroen DS weights approximately 466 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Ford Capri 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 1969 Ford Capri. 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (141 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Citroen DS | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | DS | Capri |
Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 41 L |