1971 Citroen DS vs. 1986 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1986 Ford Meteor is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Citroen DS (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1986 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Meteor.
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, 1971 Citroen DS (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Citroen DS | 1986 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | DS | Meteor |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2410 mm |
