1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1989 Ford Capri
To start off, 1989 Ford Capri is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Capri (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Visa. (106 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Capri weights approximately 202 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1989 Ford Capri (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Visa. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Citroen Visa | 1989 Ford Capri | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Visa | Capri |
Year Released | 1986 | 1989 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.9:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |