2000 Citroen C5 vs. 1997 Ford Contour
To start off, 2000 Citroen C5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Contour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Contour would be higher. At 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Contour (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C5. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen C5 weights approximately 206 kg more than 1997 Ford Contour.
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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Contour. (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C5 | 1997 Ford Contour | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C5 | Contour |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
