1996 Citroen XM vs. 2000 Ford Cougar
To start off, 2000 Ford Cougar is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Citroen XM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Citroen XM would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Cougar (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1996 Citroen XM. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Cougar should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Cougar weights approximately 50 kg more than 1996 Citroen XM. 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, 2000 Ford Cougar (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen XM. (174 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen XM | 2000 Ford Cougar | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | XM | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
