1982 Citroen Visa vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 1982 Citroen Visa is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Citroen Visa (80 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 274 kg more than 1982 Citroen Visa.
Because 1956 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 1956 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 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, 1956 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Citroen Visa. (110 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Citroen Visa | 1956 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Visa | Consul |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 47 L |
