2004 Citroen Xsara vs. 2004 Mercury Marauder
To start off, both 2004 Citroen Xsara and 2004 Mercury Marauder were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Marauder (302 HP) has 194 more horse power than 2004 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 614 kg more than 2004 Citroen Xsara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Mercury Marauder 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 2004 Mercury Marauder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Mercury Marauder (431 Nm) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen Xsara. (240 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen Xsara. 2004 Mercury Marauder has automatic transmission and 2004 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 2004 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Marauder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Citroen Xsara | 2004 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Citroen | Mercury |
Model | Xsara | Marauder |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 302 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 431 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1291 kg | 1905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 72 L |