2007 Citroen C3 vs. 2007 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C3 and 2007 Ford Mondeo were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Mondeo (169 HP) has 97 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C3. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 506 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 Ford Mondeo (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C3. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C3 | 2007 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C3 | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 169 HP |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1511 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 59 L |
