1990 Citroen XM vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1990 Citroen XM is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1990 Citroen XM. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Citroen XM weights approximately 110 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri.
Because 1978 Ford Capri 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 1978 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1978 Ford Capri (263 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Citroen XM. (174 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Citroen XM | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | XM | Capri |
Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2570 mm |