1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 3 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 2,303 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen Visa (80 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 340 kg more than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Because 1987 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 1987 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, 1987 Ford Sierra (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (110 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Visa | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2303 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 66 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |
