1999 Citroen XM vs. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1999 Citroen XM is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1999 Citroen XM. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 420 kg more than 1999 Citroen XM. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Ford Crown Victoria 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 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Citroen XM, 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, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen XM. (174 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen XM. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1999 Citroen XM has manual transmission. 1999 Citroen XM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Citroen XM | 1990 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | XM | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2910 mm |