1986 Citroen Visa vs. 2005 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 19 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Expedition weights approximately 486 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Visa. 2005 Ford Expedition 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. 2005 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 2005 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Visa | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 106 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 106 L |
