1973 Citroen SM vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Citroen SM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Citroen SM would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1973 Citroen SM. (180 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1973 Citroen SM.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Citroen SM. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred 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, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Citroen SM. (233 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Citroen SM. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1973 Citroen SM has manual transmission. 1973 Citroen SM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Citroen SM | 2005 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | SM | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2670 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 203 HP |
Torque | 233 Nm | 281 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2760 mm |