2005 Citroen C6 vs. 2005 Ford Ka
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C6 and 2005 Ford Ka were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,721 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Citroen C6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen C6 (205 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ka. (69 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen C6 should accelerate faster than 2005 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, 2005 Citroen C6 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ka. 2005 Citroen C6 has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Ka has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Ka will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Citroen C6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C6 | 2005 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C6 | Ka |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2721 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2450 mm |
