1994 Citroen Xantia vs. 2012 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2012 Ford Taurus is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Citroen Xantia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Citroen Xantia would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1994 Citroen Xantia. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1994 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Taurus weights approximately 811 kg more than 1994 Citroen Xantia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Citroen Xantia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus 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, 2012 Ford Taurus (474 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Citroen Xantia. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Citroen Xantia. 2012 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1994 Citroen Xantia has manual transmission. 1994 Citroen Xantia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1994 Citroen Xantia | 2012 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Xantia | Taurus |
Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1981 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1935 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |