1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1959 Ford Escort
To start off, 1986 Citroen Visa is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen Visa (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1959 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Escort weights approximately 95 kg more than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Because 1959 Ford Escort 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 1959 Ford Escort. 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, 1959 Ford Escort (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Citroen Visa | 1959 Ford Escort | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Visa | Escort |
Year Released | 1986 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 817 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 31 L |