2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2004 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C5 and 2004 Ford Ranger were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Ranger (207 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C5. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C5 weights approximately 411 kg more than 2004 Ford Ranger.
Because 2004 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Ranger will offer significantly more control. 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 Ranger (323 Nm) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C5. (112 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Ranger 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 Ranger | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C5 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1619 kg | 1208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 74 L |
