1978 Citroen Visa vs. 2004 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2004 Ford Excursion is newer by 26 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 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (310 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2527 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 2004 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Ford Excursion (576 Nm) has 525 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 2004 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Visa | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 6801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 734 kg | 3261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 167 L |
