1995 Citroen Xantia vs. 1998 Ford Taurus
To start off, 1998 Ford Taurus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Citroen Xantia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Citroen Xantia would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Taurus (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1995 Citroen Xantia.
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, 1998 Ford Taurus (264 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (135 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Citroen Xantia. 1998 Ford Taurus 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. 1998 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Citroen Xantia | 1998 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Xantia | Taurus |
Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1905 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |