1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 5 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 346 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 1998 Ford Falcon 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 1998 Ford Falcon. 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (395 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Xantia. 1998 Ford Falcon 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. 1998 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Citroen Xantia | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Xantia | Falcon |
Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 395 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1234 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2800 mm |