1994 Citroen Xantia vs. 1985 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1994 Citroen Xantia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Citroen Xantia (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen Xantia should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 285 kg more than 1985 Ford Meteor. 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, 1994 Citroen Xantia (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Citroen Xantia | 1985 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Xantia | Meteor |
Year Released | 1994 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2370 mm |