1999 Citroen Xantia vs. 1999 Ford Escort
To start off, both 1999 Citroen Xantia and 1999 Ford Escort were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Escort (129 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Xantia. (109 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 114 kg more than 1999 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Citroen Xantia | 1999 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Xantia | Escort |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
