2002 Citroen C 15 vs. 2002 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 2002 Citroen C 15 and 2002 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C 15. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Falcon weights approximately 570 kg more than 2002 Citroen C 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Citroen C 15, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C 15. (113 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Citroen C 15 | 2002 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C 15 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 59 L |