1995 Ford Escort vs. 2012 Citroen C3

To start off, 2012 Citroen C3 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,391 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Citroen C3 (88 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Escort weights approximately 4 kg more than 2012 Citroen C3.

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, 2012 Citroen C3 (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort. 2012 Citroen C3 has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Citroen C3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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