1980 Citroen Visa vs. 1984 Ford Escort
To start off, 1984 Ford Escort is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Escort (53 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1980 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1980 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Escort weights approximately 188 kg more than 1980 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, 1984 Ford Escort (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Citroen Visa | 1984 Ford Escort | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Visa | Escort |
Year Released | 1980 | 1984 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 51 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |