2007 Citroen C2 vs. 2007 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C2 and 2007 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Focus (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C2. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Focus weights approximately 291 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Ford Focus (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C2. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C2 | 2007 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C2 | Focus |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1998 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 | 118 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 991 kg | 1282 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
