2005 Citroen Xsara vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2005 Citroen Xsara and 2005 Ford Ranger were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 108 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 10 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Because 2005 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Citroen Xsara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ranger will offer significantly more control. 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 Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen Xsara | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Xsara | Ranger |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 150 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 1208 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 132 L |