1985 Citroen Visa vs. 1985 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 1985 Citroen Visa and 1985 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Mustang (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Mustang weights approximately 463 kg more than 1985 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Ford Mustang 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 1985 Ford Mustang. 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, 1985 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen Visa | 1985 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Visa | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2560 mm |
