1997 Citroen XM vs. 1997 Ford Escort
To start off, both 1997 Citroen XM and 1997 Ford Escort were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Citroen XM (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1997 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Citroen XM weights approximately 421 kg more than 1997 Ford Escort. 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, 1997 Citroen XM (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Escort. (115 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1997 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Citroen XM | 1997 Ford Escort | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | XM | Escort |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1391 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1591 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |