1981 Citroen Visa vs. 1963 Ford Consul
To start off, 1981 Citroen Visa is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Consul (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1981 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Consul weights approximately 160 kg more than 1981 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Ford Consul 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 1963 Ford Consul. 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, 1963 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Citroen Visa | 1963 Ford Consul | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Visa | Consul |
Year Released | 1981 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 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 | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 40 L |