2005 Citroen Xsara vs. 2005 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 2005 Citroen Xsara and 2005 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 112 kg more than 2005 Citroen Xsara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Mustang 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 2005 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Ford Mustang (335 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (200 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Xsara. 2005 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 2005 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 2005 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Citroen Xsara | 2005 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Xsara | Mustang |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4009 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 100.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1387 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 61 L |