2004 Citroen Saxo vs. 2004 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 2004 Citroen Saxo and 2004 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Fiesta (79 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2004 Citroen Saxo. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen Saxo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 300 kg more than 2004 Citroen Saxo. 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 Fiesta (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen Saxo. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen Saxo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen Saxo | 2004 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Saxo | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
