1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1997 Ford Puma
To start off, 1997 Ford Puma is newer by 19 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 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Puma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Puma (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Puma weights approximately 205 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, 1997 Ford Puma (126 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Puma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Citroen Visa | 1997 Ford Puma | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Visa | Puma |
Year Released | 1978 | 1997 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 76.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |