1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1984 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1984 Ford Fairlane is newer by 6 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Fairlane (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 825 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 1984 Ford Fairlane 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 1984 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1984 Ford Fairlane (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa. 1984 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1978 Citroen Visa has manual transmission. 1978 Citroen Visa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1984 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Visa | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2950 mm |
