1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1986 Ford Granada

To start off, 1986 Ford Granada is newer by 2 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 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Granada (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Granada weights approximately 415 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 1986 Ford Granada 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 1986 Ford Granada. 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, 1986 Ford Granada (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (114 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Citroen Visa 1986 Ford Granada
Make Citroen Ford
Model Visa Granada
Year Released 1984 1986
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1769 cc 2790 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 59 HP 150 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 114 Nm 218 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80.1 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 68.5 mm
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 890 kg 1305 kg
Vehicle Length 3730 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1540 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2770 mm


 

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