1987 Citroen Visa vs. 1987 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, both 1987 Citroen Visa and 1987 Ford Thunderbird were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Thunderbird (193 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 214 kg more than 1987 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Ford Thunderbird 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 1987 Ford Thunderbird. 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, 1987 Ford Thunderbird (91 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm). This means 1987 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Citroen Visa | 1987 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Visa | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 91 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 79.4 mm |
Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 116 L |