1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 1996 Ford Escort
To start off, 1996 Ford Escort is newer by 3 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Escort (112 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 104 kg more than 1996 Ford Escort.
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, 1996 Ford Escort (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Xantia. 1996 Ford Escort 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. 1996 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen Xantia | 1996 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Xantia | Escort |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1234 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 48 L |
