1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1975 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Cortina (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Cortina weights approximately 135 kg more than 1984 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Ford Cortina 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 1975 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1975 Ford Cortina (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Visa | 1975 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Visa | Cortina |
Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 952 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2570 mm |