1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1995 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1995 Lincoln Continental 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 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 860 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.
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, 1995 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (114 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa. 1995 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1984 Citroen Visa has manual transmission. 1984 Citroen Visa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Visa | 1995 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Citroen | Lincoln |
Model | Visa | Continental |
Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 75 L |