2000 Citroen C5 vs. 1985 Ford Courier
To start off, 2000 Citroen C5 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Courier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Courier would be higher. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2000 Citroen C5 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Courier. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Courier.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Citroen C5 | 1985 Ford Courier | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C5 | Courier |
Year Released | 2000 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2196 cc | 1753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 314 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |