1980 Citroen Visa vs. 2001 Ferrari F550
To start off, 2001 Ferrari F550 is newer by 21 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari F550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari F550 (485 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 450 more horse power than 1980 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari F550 should accelerate faster than 1980 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari F550 weights approximately 968 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, 2001 Ferrari F550 (570 Nm) has 519 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm). This means 2001 Ferrari F550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Citroen Visa | 2001 Ferrari F550 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
| Model | Visa | F550 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 299 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
