1983 Citroen Visa vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 29 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 899 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 2012 Ford Falcon 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 2012 Ford Falcon. 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa. 2012 Ford Falcon 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. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Citroen Visa | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Visa | Falcon |
Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2838 mm |