2007 Citroen C4 vs. 2007 Ford Ka
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C4 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C4 (108 HP) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ka. (68 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C4 weights approximately 313 kg more than 2007 Ford Ka. 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 C4 (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C4 | 2007 Ford Ka | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C4 | Ka |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 68 HP |
Torque | 147 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 887 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |