1985 Citroen Visa vs. 1995 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1995 Ford Fairlane is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Fairlane (206 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Visa. (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 704 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 1995 Ford Fairlane 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 1995 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1995 Ford Fairlane (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Visa. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Citroen Visa | 1995 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Visa | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1985 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 206 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2930 mm |