2001 Citroen Xantia vs. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor

To start off, both 2001 Citroen Xantia and 2001 Ford Think Neighbor were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor (130 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2001 Citroen Xantia. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 20 kg more than 2001 Ford Think Neighbor.

Because 2001 Ford Think Neighbor 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 2001 Ford Think Neighbor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor (175 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen Xantia. (153 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Think Neighbor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen Xantia. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor has automatic transmission and 2001 Citroen Xantia has manual transmission. 2001 Citroen Xantia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Citroen Xantia 2001 Ford Think Neighbor
Make Citroen Ford
Model Xantia Think Neighbor
Year Released 2001 2001
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1761 cc 1997 cc
Engine Type in-line electric
Horse Power 89 HP 130 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 153 Nm 175 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Electric
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1300 kg 1280 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 2670 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1170 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2870 mm


 

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