1989 Citroen XM vs. 1989 Ford Probe
To start off, both 1989 Citroen XM and 1989 Ford Probe were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Probe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Citroen XM (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1989 Ford Probe. (140 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Probe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Citroen XM weights approximately 185 kg more than 1989 Ford Probe. 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 (225 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Probe. (217 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Probe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Citroen XM | 1989 Ford Probe | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | XM | Probe |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1905 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
