2005 Citroen C5 vs. 2005 Ford Escape

To start off, both 2005 Citroen C5 and 2005 Ford Escape were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Escape (201 HP) has 84 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C5. (117 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C5.

Because 2005 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape 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, 2005 Ford Escape (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C5. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C5.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Citroen C5 2005 Ford Escape
Make Citroen Ford
Model C5 Escape
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1749 cc 2961 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 117 HP 201 HP
Torque 160 Nm 251 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83.1 mm 89.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81 mm 80 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4620 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 62 L