1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1992 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1992 Ferrari F40 is newer by 6 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 2,934 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 437 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 378 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 1992 Ferrari F40 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 1992 Ferrari F40. 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, 1992 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 525 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 1992 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
| Model | Visa | F40 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2934 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 472 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 120 L |
