1968 Citroen DS vs. 2008 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Citroen DS would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Ducato (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1968 Citroen DS. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1968 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 810 kg more than 1968 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Citroen DS. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Citroen DS | 2008 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | DS | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
