2002 Ford Taurus vs. 2001 Citroen C5
To start off, 2002 Ford Taurus is newer by 1 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 2,933 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Taurus (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 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 43 kg more than 2002 Ford Taurus.
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 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Taurus. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Taurus | 2001 Citroen C5 | |
Make | Ford | Citroen |
Model | Taurus | C5 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2933 cc | 2177 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 66 L |