2000 Citroen Xantia vs. 1995 Ford Escort
To start off, 2000 Citroen Xantia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Escort (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Xantia. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 110 kg more than 1995 Ford Escort.
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, 2000 Citroen Xantia (153 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Citroen Xantia | 1995 Ford Escort | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Xantia | Escort |
Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1761 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |