1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 1989 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1993 Citroen Xantia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Corsair (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 40 kg more than 1989 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 Ford Corsair (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (133 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Citroen Xantia | 1989 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Xantia | Corsair |
Year Released | 1993 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2560 mm |