1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (222 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 865 kg more than 1978 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Ford Fairlane 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 1994 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Visa | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2930 mm |
