1999 Citroen XM vs. 1999 Lincoln LS
To start off, both 1999 Citroen XM and 1999 Lincoln LS were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lincoln LS (211 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1999 Citroen XM. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln LS weights approximately 372 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 1999 Lincoln LS 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 Lincoln LS. 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, 1999 Lincoln LS (278 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen XM. (174 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Citroen XM | 1999 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Citroen | Lincoln |
| Model | XM | LS |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 68 L |
