1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 1993 Ford Tempo
To start off, both 1993 Citroen Xantia and 1993 Ford Tempo were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Tempo (96 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 134 kg more than 1993 Ford Tempo.
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 Ford Tempo (171 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen Xantia | 1993 Ford Tempo | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Xantia | Tempo |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2307 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 93.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1299 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2540 mm |
