2012 Ford F-350 vs. 2012 Citroen C3

To start off, both 2012 Ford F-350 and 2012 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C3.

Because 2012 Ford F-350 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 2012 Ford F-350. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C3. (161 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C3.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Ford F-350 2012 Citroen C3
Make Ford Citroen
Model F-350 C3
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Pickup Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6200 cc 1398 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 385 HP 67 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 548 Nm 161 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Flex Fuel Diesel
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type 6-speed shiftable automatic Automatic
Vehicle Length 6269 mm 3870 mm
Vehicle Width 2029 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1961 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase Size 3967 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 132 L 45 L


 

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