2004 Citroen C3 vs. 2004 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C3 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Focus weights approximately 27 kg more than 2004 Citroen C3. 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 @ 4150 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Citroen C3 | 2004 Ford Focus | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C3 | Focus |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1279 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2650 mm |