1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1986 Citroen Visa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Visa. (106 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 290 kg more than 1986 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Ford Sierra 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 1984 Ford Sierra. 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, 1984 Ford Sierra (216 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Visa. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Visa | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
