2005 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2005 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 2005 Citroen Berlingo and 2005 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen Berlingo (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen Berlingo should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 332 kg more than 2005 Ford Fiesta. 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, 2005 Citroen Berlingo (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen Berlingo | 2005 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Berlingo | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 994 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |