2006 Citroen C2 vs. 2006 Ford S-Max
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C2 and 2006 Ford S-Max were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford S-Max is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford S-Max (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C2. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford S-Max should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford S-Max weights approximately 615 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Ford S-Max (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C2. (119 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Ford S-Max will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Citroen C2 | 2006 Ford S-Max | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C2 | S-Max |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 10.9 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 | 990 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
