1966 Citroen DS vs. 1984 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 208 is newer by 18 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, 1984 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1966 Citroen DS. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1966 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Citroen DS weights approximately 101 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 208.
Because 1984 Ferrari 208 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 1984 Ferrari 208. 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, 1984 Ferrari 208 (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Citroen DS. (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Citroen DS | 1984 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
| Model | DS | 208 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 74 L |
