1995 Citroen XM vs. 1989 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1995 Citroen XM is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Telstar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Telstar would be higher. Both 1995 Citroen XM and 1989 Ford Telstar are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Citroen XM (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1989 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Citroen XM weights approximately 254 kg more than 1989 Ford Telstar. 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 XM (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Telstar. (159 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Telstar.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Citroen XM | 1989 Ford Telstar | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | XM | Telstar |
Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |