2000 Citroen Xsara vs. 2000 Ford Equator
To start off, both 2000 Citroen Xsara and 2000 Ford Equator were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,787 cc, 2000 Ford Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Equator (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Equator should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Equator weights approximately 128 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Ford Equator (160 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (110 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen Xsara. 2000 Ford Equator 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. 2000 Ford Equator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen Xsara | 2000 Ford Equator | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Xsara | Equator |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1787 cc |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1208 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3260 mm |
