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 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C3 (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 372 kg more than 2007 Citroen C3.
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 Citroen C3 (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
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 | 1587 cc | 1789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1063 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
