2004 Citroen C 15 vs. 2004 Ford Escape
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C 15 and 2004 Ford Escape were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,987 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Escape (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C 15. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Escape weights approximately 463 kg more than 2004 Citroen C 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Citroen C 15. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Escape will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Ford Escape (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C 15. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Citroen C 15 | 2004 Ford Escape | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C 15 | Escape |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1458 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 59 L |