1983 Citroen Visa vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 22 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (239 HP) has 204 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (35 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1287 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 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer 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, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (382 Nm) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | Visa | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 650 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 2009 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 85 L |
