2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2000 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2004 Citroen C5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Villager (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C5. (58 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Villager weights approximately 361 kg more than 2004 Citroen C5. 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, 2000 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C5. (110 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C5. 2000 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2004 Citroen C5 has manual transmission. 2004 Citroen C5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Villager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C5 | 2000 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | C5 | Villager |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1424 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |
