1983 Citroen Visa vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1983 Citroen Visa is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Anglia 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. 1983 Citroen Visa weights approximately 2 kg more than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Because 1959 Ford Anglia 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 1959 Ford Anglia. 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, 1959 Ford Anglia (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Citroen Visa | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Visa | Anglia |
Year Released | 1983 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 651 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 | 70 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 | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 738 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |