2003 Citroen C vs. 2003 Ford Ka
To start off, both 2003 Citroen C and 2003 Ford Ka were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Ka (69 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2003 Citroen C. (58 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Ka weights approximately 26 kg more than 2003 Citroen C. 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 Ka (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen C. (94 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Citroen C | 2003 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C | Ka |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 962 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 40 L |
