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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Citroen XM (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1989 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 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 (177 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Escort. (109 Nm @ 2500 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 | 1998 cc | 1700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |