1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 1987 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1993 Citroen Xantia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Telstar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Telstar would be higher. Both 1993 Citroen Xantia and 1987 Ford Telstar are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Telstar (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 338 kg more than 1987 Ford Telstar.
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, 1987 Ford Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (110 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Citroen Xantia | 1987 Ford Telstar | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Xantia | Telstar |
Year Released | 1993 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2520 mm |