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 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C4 (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ka. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). 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 623 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 (170 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ka. (99 Nm @ 2500 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 | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 15.7 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 | 1585 kg | 962 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |
