2003 Citroen C 15 vs. 2003 Ford Taurus
To start off, both 2003 Citroen C 15 and 2003 Ford Taurus were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Taurus (155 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2003 Citroen C 15. (59 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Taurus weights approximately 640 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.
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, 2003 Ford Taurus (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen C 15. (111 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Taurus 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 Taurus | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C 15 | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 68 L |
