1997 Citroen Xsara vs. 1997 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, both 1997 Citroen Xsara and 1997 Ford Thunderbird were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Thunderbird (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1997 Citroen Xsara. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 430 kg more than 1997 Citroen Xsara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Ford Thunderbird 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 1997 Ford Thunderbird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Citroen Xsara, 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, 1997 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Citroen Xsara. (117 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Citroen Xsara | 1997 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Xsara | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 291 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |