1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1998 Ford F-150
To start off, 1998 Ford F-150 is newer by 14 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 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford F-150 (203 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1205 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 1998 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Ford F-150 (338 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Visa | 1998 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Visa | F-150 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 2075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3050 mm |