2003 Citroen C 15 vs. 2003 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 2003 Citroen C 15 and 2003 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 2003 Citroen C 15. (59 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Mustang weights approximately 535 kg more than 2003 Citroen C 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Ford Mustang 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 2003 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Ford Mustang (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen C 15. (111 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Citroen C 15 | 2003 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C 15 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 556 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 68 L |
