1978 Citroen Visa vs. 2008 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2008 Ferrari F430 is newer by 30 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 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 455 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 1039 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 2008 Ferrari F430 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 2008 Ferrari F430. 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, 2008 Ferrari F430 (466 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa. 2008 Ferrari F430 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. 2008 Ferrari F430 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 2008 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
| Model | Visa | F430 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 4308 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 466 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 22 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 95 L |
