1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1980 Ford Escort
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Escort (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Escort weights approximately 45 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.
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, 1980 Ford Escort (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1980 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Visa | Escort |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 64.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2400 mm |
