1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1953 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1978 Citroen Visa is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Citroen Visa (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Prefect weights approximately 31 kg more than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Because 1953 Ford Prefect 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 1953 Ford Prefect. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Citroen Visa, 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, 1953 Ford Prefect (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1953 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Visa | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 734 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2220 mm |
