2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2006 Ford E-150
To start off, 2006 Ford E-150 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (117 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C5 | 2006 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C5 | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 132 L |
