1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1995 Ford Aerostar

To start off, 1995 Ford Aerostar is newer by 17 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Aerostar (134 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 789 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 1995 Ford Aerostar 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 1995 Ford Aerostar. 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, 1995 Ford Aerostar (217 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.

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