1984 Citroen Visa vs. 2005 Ford Freestyle
To start off, 2005 Ford Freestyle 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Freestyle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Freestyle (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestyle should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 975 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 2005 Ford Freestyle 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, 2005 Ford Freestyle 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, 2005 Ford Freestyle (281 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (110 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Freestyle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 2005 Ford Freestyle | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Visa | Freestyle |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
