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 96 more horse power than 1989 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1989 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 (240 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Escort. (109 Nm @ 4000 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 | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |
