1989 Citroen XM vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1989 Citroen XM is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1989 Citroen XM. (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1989 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Citroen XM weights approximately 165 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri.
Because 1978 Ford Capri 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 1978 Ford Capri. 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, 1978 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Citroen XM. (177 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Citroen XM. 1978 Ford Capri 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. 1978 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Citroen XM | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | XM | Capri |
Year Released | 1989 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2570 mm |