2000 Citroen C5 vs. 2000 Ford Escape
To start off, both 2000 Citroen C5 and 2000 Ford Escape were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Escape (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C5. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Escape weights approximately 182 kg more than 2000 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Escape 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, 2000 Ford Escape (272 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C5. (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Citroen C5 | 2000 Ford Escape | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C5 | Escape |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 61 L |