1978 Citroen Visa vs. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor

To start off, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor is newer by 23 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 1,997 cc, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor (130 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor weights approximately 546 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 2001 Ford Think Neighbor 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 2001 Ford Think Neighbor. 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, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor (175 Nm) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Think Neighbor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor 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. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1978 Citroen Visa 2001 Ford Think Neighbor
Make Citroen Ford
Model Visa Think Neighbor
Year Released 1978 2001
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 652 cc 1997 cc
Engine Type boxer electric
Horse Power 35 HP 130 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 51 Nm 175 Nm
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 734 kg 1280 kg
Vehicle Length 3700 mm 2670 mm
Vehicle Width 1520 mm 1170 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2870 mm