2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2004 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C5 and 2004 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C5. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C5 weights approximately 136 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus.
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, 2004 Ford Focus (166 Nm @ 4150 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C5. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Citroen C5 | 2004 Ford Focus | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C5 | Focus |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1244 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.3 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |