1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1997 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 13 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 804 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 1997 Ford Falcon 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 1997 Ford Falcon. 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Visa | 1997 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Visa | Falcon |
Year Released | 1984 | 1997 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1674 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2830 mm |