1995 Citroen Xantia vs. 1995 Ford Escort

To start off, both 1995 Citroen Xantia and 1995 Ford Escort were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Citroen Xantia (108 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Citroen Xantia should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 287 kg more than 1995 Ford Escort. 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, 1995 Citroen Xantia (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.

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