1978 Citroen Visa vs. 2013 Ford Focus
To start off, 2013 Ford Focus is newer by 35 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Focus (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Focus weights approximately 660 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, 2013 Ford Focus (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 2013 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Visa | Focus |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4450 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4361 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2045 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2649 mm |
