1989 Citroen XM vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1989 Citroen XM is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1989 Citroen XM. (108 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1989 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 138 kg more than 1989 Citroen XM. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 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 1976 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Citroen XM. (235 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Citroen XM. 1976 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1989 Citroen XM has manual transmission. 1989 Citroen XM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Citroen XM | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | XM | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2088 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1337 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2830 mm |
