1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1986 Ferrari 412 GT
To start off, both 1986 Citroen Visa and 1986 Ferrari 412 GT were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Visa. (106 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 995 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 1986 Ferrari 412 GT 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 1986 Ferrari 412 GT. 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 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Visa. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Citroen Visa | 1986 Ferrari 412 GT | |
Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
Model | Visa | 412 GT |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1579 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |