2012 Citroen C3 vs. 2013 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2013 Ford Taurus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Citroen C3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Citroen C3 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Taurus (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Taurus weights approximately 721 kg more than 2012 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Ford Taurus (475 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Citroen C3 | 2013 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C3 | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1973 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2177 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2868 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |
