2006 Citroen C3 vs. 2008 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2008 Ford Bantam is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Citroen C3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Citroen C3 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C3 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2008 Ford Bantam.
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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen C3 | 2008 Ford Bantam | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C3 | Bantam |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
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 | 0 HP |
Torque | 147 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 54 L |