1984 Citroen Visa vs. 2004 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2004 Ford Mondeo is newer by 20 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 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mondeo (153 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 738 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, 2004 Ford Mondeo (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 2004 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Visa | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2302 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |
