2000 Citroen C5 vs. 2000 Ford Taurus
To start off, both 2000 Citroen C5 and 2000 Ford Taurus 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 Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Taurus (154 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C5. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Taurus weights approximately 67 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.
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 Ford Taurus (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C5. (110 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Taurus 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 Taurus | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C5 | Taurus |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1477 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |