2009 Citroen C4 vs. 2009 Ford Ka
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C4 and 2009 Ford Ka were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C4 (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C4 weights approximately 389 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Citroen C4 (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C4 | 2009 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C4 | Ka |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 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 |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 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 | 1355 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |
