2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2008 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2008 Ford Taurus is newer by 7 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 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (207 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 441 kg more than 2008 Ford Taurus.
Because 2008 Ford Taurus is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus 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, 2008 Ford Taurus (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C5 | 2008 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C5 | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6251 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4501 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1548 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 78 L |
