2005 Citroen C5 vs. 2005 Ford F-150
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C5 and 2005 Ford F-150 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C5. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 835 kg more than 2005 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford F-150 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 F-150 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 F-150 (496 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C5. (286 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-150 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 F-150 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C5 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 496 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1664 kg | 2499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 98 L |
