1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1967 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1978 Citroen Visa is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford Anglia (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford Anglia should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford Anglia weights approximately 3 kg more than 1978 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Ford Anglia 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 1967 Ford Anglia. 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, 1967 Ford Anglia (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1967 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Visa | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 734 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
