1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1948 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1986 Citroen Visa is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen Visa (56 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Ford Prefect weights approximately 37 kg more than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Because 1948 Ford Prefect 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 1948 Ford Prefect. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1986 Citroen Visa (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 1948 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Visa | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 6.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2390 mm |
