1987 Citroen Visa vs. 2006 Ford Focus
To start off, 2006 Ford Focus is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Focus (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 700 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.
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, 2006 Ford Focus (166 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen Visa | 2006 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Visa | Focus |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 53 L |
