1972 Citroen DS vs. 1989 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1989 Ford Corsair is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Citroen DS would be higher. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Corsair (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1972 Citroen DS. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1972 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Citroen DS weights approximately 20 kg more than 1989 Ford Corsair.
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, 1989 Ford Corsair (189 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Citroen DS. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Citroen DS | 1989 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | DS | Corsair |
Year Released | 1972 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2560 mm |