1996 Citroen XM vs. 1971 Ford Escort
To start off, 1996 Citroen XM is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen XM (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen XM weights approximately 475 kg more than 1971 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Ford Escort is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Citroen XM, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Citroen XM (174 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort. 1971 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1996 Citroen XM has manual transmission. 1996 Citroen XM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Citroen XM | 1971 Ford Escort | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | XM | Escort |
Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2400 mm |