2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2001 Ford Cougar
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C5 and 2001 Ford Cougar were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Cougar (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Cougar should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 241 kg more than 2001 Ford Cougar.
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, 2001 Citroen C5 (320 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Cougar. (298 Nm). This means 2001 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C5 | 2001 Ford Cougar | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C5 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 298 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1279 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |