1970 Citroen DS vs. 1998 Ford Cougar
To start off, 1998 Ford Cougar is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Cougar (128 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1970 Citroen DS. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Cougar should accelerate faster than 1970 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Cougar weights approximately 81 kg more than 1970 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Ford Cougar (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Citroen DS. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Citroen DS | 1998 Ford Cougar | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | DS | Cougar |
Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1291 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2800 mm |