1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1992 Ford Granada
To start off, 1992 Ford Granada is newer by 8 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Granada (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Granada weights approximately 598 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 1992 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 1992 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, 1992 Ford Granada (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 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 | 1992 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Visa | Granada |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
