1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 1996 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (92 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 103 kg more than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
Because 1996 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 1996 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, 1993 Citroen Xantia (200 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Citroen Xantia | 1996 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Xantia | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1905 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1333 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |