1998 Citroen Xsara vs. 1998 Ford Telstar

To start off, both 1998 Citroen Xsara and 1998 Ford Telstar were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Telstar (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1998 Citroen Xsara. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Telstar weights approximately 219 kg more than 1998 Citroen Xsara. 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 Ford Telstar (217 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen Xsara. (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen Xsara.

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