1995 Citroen Xantia vs. 2000 Ford 24.7
To start off, 2000 Ford 24.7 is newer by 5 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford 24.7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford 24.7 (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (109 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford 24.7 should accelerate faster than 1995 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 26 kg more than 2000 Ford 24.7.
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, 2000 Ford 24.7 (359 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (156 Nm). This means 2000 Ford 24.7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Citroen Xantia. 2000 Ford 24.7 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. 2000 Ford 24.7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Citroen Xantia | 2000 Ford 24.7 | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Xantia | 24.7 |
Year Released | 1995 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1761 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 359 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1234 kg | 1208 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2580 mm |