1974 Citroen GS vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Citroen GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Citroen GS would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1974 Citroen GS. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 860 kg more than 1974 Citroen GS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Citroen GS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1974 Citroen GS has manual transmission. 1974 Citroen GS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen GS | 2005 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | GS | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 874 kg | 1734 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2870 mm |
