1989 Citroen XM vs. 1985 Ford Escort
To start off, 1989 Citroen XM is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Escort (132 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1989 Citroen XM. (110 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1989 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Citroen XM weights approximately 300 kg more than 1985 Ford Escort.
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, 1989 Citroen XM (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Escort. (180 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1989 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Citroen XM | 1985 Ford Escort | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | XM | Escort |
Year Released | 1989 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2088 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |