1992 Ford Corsair vs. 1989 Citroen XM
To start off, 1992 Ford Corsair is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Citroen XM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Citroen XM would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Corsair (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1989 Citroen XM. (108 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1989 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Citroen XM weights approximately 207 kg more than 1992 Ford Corsair.
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 (235 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Corsair. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Corsair. 1989 Citroen XM has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Corsair has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Corsair will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Citroen XM will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Corsair | 1989 Citroen XM | |
Make | Ford | Citroen |
Model | Corsair | XM |
Year Released | 1992 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1337 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2750 mm |