1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1986 Citroen Visa is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,579 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Visa. (106 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Citroen Visa weights approximately 19 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
Because 1968 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 1968 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, 1968 Ford Escort (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Visa. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 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 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Visa | Escort |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 871 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
