2005 Citroen Xsara vs. 2005 Ford Fusion
To start off, both 2005 Citroen Xsara and 2005 Ford Fusion were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Fusion (79 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 41 kg more than 2005 Ford Fusion.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Citroen Xsara (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fusion. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen Xsara | 2005 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Xsara | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.7 seconds | 14 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1186 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |
