1999 Citroen Xantia vs. 1999 Ferrari F399
To start off, both 1999 Citroen Xantia and 1999 Ferrari F399 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,997 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F399 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F399 (750 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 641 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Xantia. (109 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F399 should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 654 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F399.
Because 1999 Ferrari F399 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 1999 Ferrari F399. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Citroen Xantia, 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, 1999 Ferrari F399 (373 Nm) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Xantia. (161 Nm). This means 1999 Ferrari F399 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Xantia. 1999 Ferrari F399 has automatic transmission and 1999 Citroen Xantia has manual transmission. 1999 Citroen Xantia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Ferrari F399 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Citroen Xantia | 1999 Ferrari F399 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
| Model | Xantia | F399 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 606 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3010 mm |
