2004 Citroen C3 vs. 2008 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2008 Ford Bantam is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Citroen C3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Citroen C3 would be higher. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C3 weights approximately 191 kg more than 2008 Ford Bantam.
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, both vehicles can yield 110 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Citroen C3 | 2008 Ford Bantam | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C3 | Bantam |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.9 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1211 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 54 L |