1990 Citroen XM vs. 2006 Ford Escape
To start off, 2006 Ford Escape is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Citroen XM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Citroen XM would be higher. At 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1990 Citroen XM. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 435 kg more than 1990 Citroen XM. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Citroen XM. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Ford Escape (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Citroen XM. (174 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen XM | 2006 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | XM | Escape |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 62 L |
