2006 Citroen C3 vs. 2006 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C3 and 2006 Ford Expedition were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Expedition weights approximately 577 kg more than 2006 Citroen C3. 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 Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen C3 | 2006 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C3 | Expedition |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1138 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 106 L |