1964 Ford Falcon vs. 1997 Citroen XM
To start off, 1997 Citroen XM is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1997 Citroen XM. (191 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Citroen XM weights approximately 891 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Because 1964 Ford Falcon 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 1964 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Citroen XM, 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, 1997 Citroen XM (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon. 1997 Citroen XM has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1964 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Citroen XM will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Falcon | 1997 Citroen XM | |
| Make | Ford | Citroen |
| Model | Falcon | XM |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2890 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1591 kg |
