2009 Citroen C3 vs. 2007 Ford E-250
To start off, 2009 Citroen C3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford E-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford E-250 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C3. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C3.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C3. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C3 | 2007 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C3 | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 132 L |
