1983 Citroen Visa vs. 2004 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2004 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 21 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 925 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.
Because 2004 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa. 2004 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1983 Citroen Visa has manual transmission. 1983 Citroen Visa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 2004 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Visa | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |
