2002 Citroen C2 vs. 2002 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2002 Citroen C2 and 2002 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Focus (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C2. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Focus weights approximately 279 kg more than 2002 Citroen C2. 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, 2002 Ford Focus (325 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C2. (150 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Citroen C2 | 2002 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C2 | Focus |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 132 L |
