2004 Citroen C2 vs. 2004 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C2 and 2004 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C2. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Focus weights approximately 361 kg more than 2004 Citroen C2. 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, 2004 Ford Focus (178 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C2. (150 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C2 | 2004 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C2 | Focus |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 45 L |
