2008 Citroen C3 vs. 2008 Ford Mustang

To start off, both 2008 Citroen C3 and 2008 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C3. (87 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C3 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2008 Ford Mustang.

Because 2008 Ford Mustang 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 2008 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C3. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C3.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Citroen C3 2008 Ford Mustang
Make Citroen Ford
Model C3 Mustang
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Hatchback Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1358 cc 4606 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 87 HP 300 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 133 Nm 434 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1126 kg 1116 kg
Vehicle Length 3870 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.2 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 61 L


 

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