1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 1986 Ford Orion
To start off, 1993 Citroen Xantia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Orion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Orion would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Orion (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Orion should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 488 kg more than 1986 Ford Orion.
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, 1993 Citroen Xantia (110 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Orion. (101 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Citroen Xantia | 1986 Ford Orion | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Xantia | Orion |
Year Released | 1993 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 64.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |