2001 Citroen C3 vs. 2008 Ford Ka
To start off, 2008 Ford Ka is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Citroen C3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Citroen C3 would be higher. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C3 weights approximately 251 kg more than 2008 Ford Ka.
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, 2001 Citroen C3 (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C3 | 2008 Ford Ka | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C3 | Ka |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 115 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1138 kg | 887 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |