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 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C2. (123 HP @ 6500 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 279 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 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C2. (150 Nm @ 3750 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 | 1585 cc | 1981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1083 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 53 L |
