1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 1997 Ford F-150
To start off, 1997 Ford F-150 is newer by 4 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford F-150 (217 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (92 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-150 weights approximately 772 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 1997 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Citroen Xantia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Ford F-150 (393 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (200 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Xantia. 1997 Ford F-150 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. 1997 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Citroen Xantia | 1997 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Xantia | F-150 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1905 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1333 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3050 mm |