2005 Citroen C2 vs. 2005 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C2 and 2005 Ford Mondeo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mondeo (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C2. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 490 kg more than 2005 Citroen C2. 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, 2005 Ford Mondeo (245 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C2. (147 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C2 | 2005 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C2 | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 20.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 60 L |
