1997 Citroen XM vs. 1989 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1997 Citroen XM is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Citroen XM (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1989 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Meteor.
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, 1997 Citroen XM (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Meteor. 1989 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1997 Citroen XM has manual transmission. 1997 Citroen XM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Citroen XM | 1989 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | XM | Meteor |
Year Released | 1997 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |