2004 Citroen C4 vs. 2004 Ford Puma
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C4 and 2004 Ford Puma were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,678 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Puma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Citroen C4 (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Ford Puma. (104 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C4 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2004 Ford Puma. 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 Citroen C4 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Puma. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Citroen C4 | 2004 Ford Puma | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C4 | Puma |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |