1970 Citroen DS vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1970 Citroen DS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Citroen DS (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Citroen DS weights approximately 215 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Ford Corsair 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 1965 Ford Corsair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 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, 1970 Citroen DS (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Citroen DS | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | DS | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2370 mm |
