2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2005 Citroen C3
To start off, both 2005 Ford Excursion and 2005 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,949 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (325 HP) has 253 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C3. (72 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2424 kg more than 2005 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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 Excursion (759 Nm) has 644 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C3. (115 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 2005 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Ford | Citroen |
| Model | Excursion | C3 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5949 cc | 1359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 72 HP |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3504 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 45 L |
