2000 Citroen Xantia vs. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2000 Citroen Xantia is newer by 10 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 59 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Xantia. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 455 kg more than 2000 Citroen Xantia. 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, 2000 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, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen Xantia. (153 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen Xantia. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2000 Citroen Xantia has manual transmission. 2000 Citroen Xantia 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:
2000 Citroen Xantia | 1990 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Xantia | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1761 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2910 mm |