2006 Citroen C3 vs. 2006 Ford Territory

To start off, both 2006 Citroen C3 and 2006 Ford Territory were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,982 cc, 2006 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C3 weights approximately 8 kg more than 2006 Ford Territory.

Because 2006 Ford Territory is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Territory 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, 2006 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C3. 2006 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 2006 Citroen C3 has manual transmission. 2006 Citroen C3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Citroen C3 2006 Ford Territory
Make Citroen Ford
Model C3 Territory
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Coupe Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1587 cc 3982 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 244 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 147 Nm 380 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78.5 mm 92.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82 mm 99.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 192 km/hour 180 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 12.2 seconds 9.6 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1252 kg 1244 kg
Vehicle Length 3940 mm 5390 mm
Vehicle Height 1570 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2490 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.5 L/100km 13.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 76 L


 

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