2003 Citroen Xsara vs. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2003 Citroen Xsara is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2003 Citroen Xsara. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 360 kg more than 2003 Citroen Xsara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Ford Crown Victoria 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 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (263 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen Xsara. (161 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen Xsara. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2003 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 2003 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Citroen Xsara | 1979 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Xsara | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2003 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2910 mm |