1966 Citroen DS vs. 1992 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1992 Ford Fiesta is newer by 26 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, 1992 Ford Fiesta (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1966 Citroen DS. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1966 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Citroen DS weights approximately 426 kg more than 1992 Ford Fiesta.
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, 1966 Citroen DS (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Fiesta. (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Citroen DS | 1992 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | DS | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1966 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 42 L |