2000 Citroen C5 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C5. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen C5 weights approximately 222 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Because 2005 Ford Ranger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Citroen C5, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (250 Nm). This means 2000 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C5 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C5 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
