1985 Citroen Visa vs. 1976 Ford LTD
To start off, 1985 Citroen Visa is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford LTD weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1985 Citroen Visa.
Because 1976 Ford LTD 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 1976 Ford LTD. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1976 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Visa. 1976 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1985 Citroen Visa has manual transmission. 1985 Citroen Visa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Citroen Visa | 1976 Ford LTD | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Visa | LTD |
Year Released | 1985 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 5762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 50 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3080 mm |