1998 Citroen Xsara vs. 1998 Ford Focus
To start off, both 1998 Citroen Xsara and 1998 Ford Focus were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Citroen Xsara (165 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1998 Ford Focus. (135 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 71 kg more than 1998 Ford Focus. 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, 1998 Citroen Xsara (193 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Focus. (162 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1998 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Citroen Xsara | 1998 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Xsara | Focus |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2620 mm |
