1995 Citroen Xantia vs. 2011 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2011 Ford Taurus is newer by 16 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (135 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1995 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Taurus weights approximately 606 kg more than 1995 Citroen Xantia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Citroen Xantia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Ford Taurus (474 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (180 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Citroen Xantia. 2011 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. 2011 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Citroen Xantia | 2011 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Xantia | Taurus |
Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1981 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1935 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |