1989 Citroen XM vs. 1989 Ferrari F40
To start off, both 1989 Citroen XM and 1989 Ferrari F40 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 481 more horse power than 1989 Citroen XM. (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1989 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Citroen XM weights approximately 396 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F40.
Because 1989 Ferrari F40 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 1989 Ferrari F40. 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, 1989 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Citroen XM. (225 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Citroen XM | 1989 Ferrari F40 | |
Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
Model | XM | F40 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1905 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 622 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 720 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 120 L |