2007 Citroen Picasso vs. 2007 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2007 Citroen Picasso and 2007 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen Picasso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen Picasso weights approximately 64 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus.
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 Focus (216 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen Picasso. (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen Picasso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen Picasso | 2007 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Picasso | Focus |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
