1981 Citroen Visa vs. 1961 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1981 Citroen Visa is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 35 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Prefect weights approximately 56 kg more than 1981 Citroen Visa.
Because 1961 Ford Prefect 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 1961 Ford Prefect. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1961 Ford Prefect (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Citroen Visa | 1961 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Visa | Prefect |
Year Released | 1981 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 54 L |