1967 Citroen DS vs. 1996 Ford Indigo
To start off, 1996 Ford Indigo is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Citroen DS would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ford Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Indigo (430 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1967 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Citroen DS weights approximately 282 kg more than 1996 Ford Indigo.
Because 1996 Ford Indigo 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 1996 Ford Indigo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 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, 1996 Ford Indigo (549 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Citroen DS. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Citroen DS | 1996 Ford Indigo | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | DS | Indigo |
Year Released | 1967 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2175 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 549 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2900 mm |