1995 Citroen Xantia vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1995 Citroen Xantia is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1995 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 225 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Because 1976 Ford Taunus 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 1976 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (142 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Citroen Xantia. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 1995 Citroen Xantia has manual transmission. 1995 Citroen Xantia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Taunus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Citroen Xantia | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Xantia | Taunus |
Year Released | 1995 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1759 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2590 mm |