1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1990 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1990 Ford Telstar is newer by 4 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen Visa (106 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1990 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Telstar weights approximately 140 kg more than 1986 Citroen Visa.
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, 1990 Ford Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Visa. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Visa. 1990 Ford Telstar has automatic transmission and 1986 Citroen Visa has manual transmission. 1986 Citroen Visa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Telstar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 1990 Ford Telstar | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Visa | Telstar |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |
