2000 Citroen Xsara vs. 1990 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2000 Citroen Xsara is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 414 kg more than 2000 Citroen Xsara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Ford Fairlane 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 Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Citroen Xsara, 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 Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen Xsara. 1990 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2000 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 2000 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Citroen Xsara | 1990 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Xsara | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1141 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2930 mm |