1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1984 Ford Tempo
To start off, 1984 Ford Tempo 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 2,306 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Tempo (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Tempo weights approximately 300 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, 1984 Ford Tempo (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa. 1984 Ford Tempo 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 Tempo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Citroen Visa | 1984 Ford Tempo | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Visa | Tempo |
Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 2306 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2540 mm |