1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1996 Ford Indigo
To start off, 1996 Ford Indigo is newer by 12 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ford Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Indigo (430 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 371 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Indigo weights approximately 280 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 1996 Ford Indigo 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 1996 Ford Indigo. 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, 1996 Ford Indigo (549 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1996 Ford Indigo | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Visa | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2900 mm |
