1979 Citroen Visa vs. 1985 Ford Laser

To start off, 1985 Ford Laser is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Laser (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Laser weights approximately 100 kg more than 1979 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, 1985 Ford Laser (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Visa. 1985 Ford Laser has automatic transmission and 1979 Citroen Visa has manual transmission. 1979 Citroen Visa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Laser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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