1999 Citroen Xantia vs. 2013 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2013 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Citroen Xantia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Citroen Xantia would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Transit Connect (134 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Xantia. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 269 kg more than 1999 Citroen Xantia. 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, 1999 Citroen Xantia (187 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. (174 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1999 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Citroen Xantia | 2013 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Xantia | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1589 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2113 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2911 mm |
