1971 Citroen DS vs. 1996 Ferrari F50
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F50 is newer by 25 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 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F50 (750 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 652 more horse power than 1971 Citroen DS. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1971 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Citroen DS weights approximately 305 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F50.
Because 1996 Ferrari F50 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 Ferrari F50. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 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 Ferrari F50 (520 Nm) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Citroen DS. (151 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Citroen DS | 1996 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
| Model | DS | F50 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 10500 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 69 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 907 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2590 mm |
