1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, both 1984 Citroen Visa and 1984 Ford Sierra were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen Visa (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 170 kg more than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Because 1984 Ford Sierra 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 1984 Ford Sierra. 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, 1984 Citroen Visa (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Visa | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Visa | Sierra |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |