2007 Citroen C3 vs. 2007 Ford Ka
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C3 and 2007 Ford Ka were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Ka (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ka weights approximately 131 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Citroen C3 (150 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ka. (136 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C3 | 2007 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C3 | Ka |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 173 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 12.1 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 | 1005 kg | 1136 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.1 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
