1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1985 Ford Escort
To start off, 1985 Ford Escort is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,117 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Escort (49 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Citroen Visa weights approximately 20 kg more than 1985 Ford Escort.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1985 Ford Escort (84 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Visa | 1985 Ford Escort | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Visa | Escort |
Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 952 cc | 1117 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 70 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |