2000 Citroen C3 vs. 2000 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2000 Citroen C3 and 2000 Ford Mondeo were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 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. 2000 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 223 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Citroen C3 (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mondeo. (138 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Citroen C3 | 2000 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C3 | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1218 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2710 mm |