1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 1995 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1995 Lincoln Continental 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 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 514 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.
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, 1995 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (152 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Xantia. 1995 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1993 Citroen Xantia has manual transmission. 1993 Citroen Xantia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Citroen Xantia | 1995 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Citroen | Lincoln |
Model | Xantia | Continental |
Year Released | 1993 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1761 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 90.4 mm |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |