2001 Citroen Xsara vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2001 Citroen Xsara. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 600 kg more than 2001 Citroen Xsara. 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, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen Xsara. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen Xsara. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2001 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 2001 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen Xsara | 2005 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Xsara | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 72 L |