2005 Citroen C5 vs. 1970 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2005 Citroen C5 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,175 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen C5 (126 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C5 weights approximately 626 kg more than 1970 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Ford Taunus 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 1970 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Citroen C5 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus. 2005 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen C5 | 1970 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C5 | Taunus |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 54 L |