2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2004 Ford Galaxy
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C5 and 2004 Ford Galaxy were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Galaxy (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C5. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 228 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, 2004 Ford Galaxy (180 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C5. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Galaxy 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 Galaxy | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C5 | Galaxy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 15.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |
