2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2002 Ford Ka
To start off, 2004 Citroen C5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Ka would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 59 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C5 weights approximately 514 kg more than 2002 Ford Ka.
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 C5 (117 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Ka. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Citroen C5 | 2002 Ford Ka | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C5 | Ka |
Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75.5 mm |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 15.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1394 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.3 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.1 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 40 L |