1981 Citroen Visa vs. 2009 Ford Focus
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Focus (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1981 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Focus weights approximately 244 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.
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, 2009 Ford Focus (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Citroen Visa | 2009 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Visa | Focus |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 51 L |
