2000 Citroen Xantia vs. 2000 Ford Escape
To start off, both 2000 Citroen Xantia and 2000 Ford Escape were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Escape (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Xantia. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Escape weights approximately 327 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 2000 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Citroen Xantia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Escape will offer significantly more control. 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 Ford Escape (272 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen Xantia. (153 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen Xantia. 2000 Ford Escape 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. 2000 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen Xantia | 2000 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Xantia | Escape |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |
