2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C5 and 2004 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (190 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C5. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C5 weights approximately 79 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Because 2004 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Citroen C5, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Citroen C5 (314 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm). This means 2004 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C5 | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C5 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 3802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 1494 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 59 L |
