2007 Citroen Xsara vs. 2007 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2007 Citroen Xsara and 2007 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen Xsara (94 HP) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 139 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Citroen Xsara (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen Xsara | 2007 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Xsara | Focus |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 15.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
