1995 Citroen Xantia vs. 2007 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2007 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 12 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Five Hundred (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (108 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Five Hundred 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, 2007 Ford Five Hundred (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Citroen Xantia. 2007 Ford Five Hundred 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. 2007 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Citroen Xantia | 2007 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Xantia | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2088 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2870 mm |