1998 Citroen Xsara vs. 1998 Ford Ka
To start off, both 1998 Citroen Xsara and 1998 Ford Ka were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,909 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Citroen Xsara (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1998 Ford Ka. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 220 kg more than 1998 Ford Ka. 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 (210 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Ka. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Citroen Xsara | 1998 Ford Ka | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Xsara | Ka |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1909 cc | 1299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2450 mm |