1985 Citroen Visa vs. 2000 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion is newer by 15 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 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2470 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 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion 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, 2000 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Visa. 2000 Ford Excursion 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. 2000 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen Visa | 2000 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Visa | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 5406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 3210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3490 mm |
