1984 Citroen Visa vs. 2005 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2005 Ford Bantam is newer by 21 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Bantam (74 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Bantam weights approximately 124 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, 1984 Citroen Visa (114 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Bantam. (111 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Visa | 2005 Ford Bantam | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Visa | Bantam |
Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1297 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 114 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1014 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 54 L |