1989 Citroen XM vs. 1989 Ford Escort
To start off, both 1989 Citroen XM and 1989 Ford Escort were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Citroen XM (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1989 Ford Escort. (61 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Citroen XM weights approximately 619 kg more than 1989 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (240 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Escort. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Citroen XM | 1989 Ford Escort | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | XM | Escort |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 61 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 149 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 | 1504 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |