1985 Citroen Visa vs. 1985 Ford Tempo
To start off, both 1985 Citroen Visa and 1985 Ford Tempo were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Citroen Visa (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1985 Ford Tempo. (90 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Tempo weights approximately 229 kg more than 1985 Citroen Visa.
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, 1985 Ford Tempo (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Visa. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Tempo 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 Tempo | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Visa | Tempo |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2540 mm |