2003 Citroen C5 vs. 2003 Ford Ka
To start off, both 2003 Citroen C5 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 1,749 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Citroen C5 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2003 Ford Ka. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Citroen C5 weights approximately 328 kg more than 2003 Ford Ka. 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 Citroen C5 (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Ka. (99 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Citroen C5 | 2003 Ford Ka | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C5 | Ka |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 962 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 40 L |