2006 Citroen C3 vs. 2006 Ford Ka
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C3 and 2006 Ford Ka were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Citroen C3 (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C3 weights approximately 286 kg more than 2006 Ford Ka. 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 Citroen C3 (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Citroen C3 | 2006 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C3 | Ka |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
