1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Citroen Xantia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Citroen Xantia would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 437 kg more than 1993 Citroen Xantia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Ford Scorpio is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Ford Scorpio. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Citroen Xantia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (133 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Citroen Xantia | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Xantia | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1993 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1607 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |