1983 Citroen Visa vs. 1999 Ford Focus
To start off, 1999 Ford Focus is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Focus (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Focus weights approximately 450 kg more than 1983 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, 1999 Ford Focus (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 1999 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Visa | Focus |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 651 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |
