Citroën DS (1968 – 1975) vs Ford Zodiac (1966 – 1972): specs compared
Both offer around 127 hp at most. The Citroën DS has the higher top speed: 188 km/h against 161 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,280 kg against 1,334 kg. At 4,841 mm, the Citroën DS is 142 mm longer than the Ford Zodiac. The Citroën DS dates from 1968 – 1975, the Ford Zodiac from 1966 – 1972.
| Specification |
Citroën
DS
1968 – 1975
|
Ford
Zodiac
1966 – 1972
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | United States |
| Documented years | 1968 – 1975 | 1966 – 1972 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 101 – 127 hp | 130 hp |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 235 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.2 s | — |
| Top speed | 175 – 188 km/h | 161 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,839 – 4,841 mm | 4,699 mm |
| Width | 1,791 mm | 1,796 mm |
| Height | 1,473 mm | 1,473 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,124 mm | 2,921 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,280 – 1,300 kg | 1,334 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.