1987 Citroen Visa vs. 1956 Ford Escort
To start off, 1987 Citroen Visa is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Citroen Visa (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1956 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Escort weights approximately 95 kg more than 1987 Citroen Visa.
Because 1956 Ford Escort 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 1956 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1956 Ford Escort (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen Visa | 1956 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Visa | Escort |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 31 L |
