1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1995 Ford Escort
To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 11 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 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen Visa (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Escort weights approximately 306 kg more than 1984 Citroen Visa.
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, 1984 Citroen Visa (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Visa | 1995 Ford Escort | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Visa | Escort |
Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1391 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |