1983 Citroen Visa vs. 1958 Ford Consul
To start off, 1983 Citroen Visa is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Citroen Visa (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 284 kg more than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Because 1958 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 1958 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 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, 1958 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 1958 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Visa | Consul |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 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 |
