1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1985 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1985 Ford Sierra is newer by 7 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 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Sierra (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Sierra weights approximately 471 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Ford Sierra (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1985 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Visa | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 734 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |
