2003 Citroen C3 vs. 2003 Ford Laser
To start off, both 2003 Citroen C3 and 2003 Ford Laser were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Ford Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Laser (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2003 Citroen C3. (87 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Citroen C3 weights approximately 177 kg more than 2003 Ford Laser.
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 Laser (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen C3. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen C3. 2003 Citroen C3 has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford Laser has manual transmission. 2003 Ford Laser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Citroen C3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Citroen C3 | 2003 Ford Laser | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C3 | Laser |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 81.3 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1292 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2620 mm |