2005 Ford Excursion vs. 1999 Citroen Xantia
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Citroen Xantia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Citroen Xantia would be higher. At 5,405 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Xantia. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1895 kg more than 1999 Citroen Xantia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Citroen Xantia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion 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 Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Xantia. (187 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 1999 Citroen Xantia | |
| Make | Ford | Citroen |
| Model | Excursion | Xantia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5405 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 3215 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2750 mm |
