2007 Citroen C3 vs. 2007 Ford Ranger

To start off, both 2007 Citroen C3 and 2007 Ford Ranger were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Ranger (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C3. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 793 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.

Because 2007 Ford Ranger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C3, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger 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 Ranger
Make Citroen Ford
Model C3 Ranger
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Hatchback Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1398 cc 2499 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 70 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 3500 RPM
Torque 147 Nm 257 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 19.8:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 163 km/hour 155 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 13.4 seconds 15.8 seconds
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1022 kg 1815 kg
Vehicle Length 3860 mm 5150 mm
Vehicle Width 1530 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1670 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 3010 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.4 L/100km 11.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 82 L


 

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