1996 Citroen Xantia vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Citroen Xantia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Citroen Xantia would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1996 Citroen Xantia. (108 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen Xantia.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen Xantia. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Xantia | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | Xantia | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2088 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 293 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2890 mm |
