2005 Citroen C5 vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C5 and 2005 Mercury Montego were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Montego (203 HP) has 77 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C5. (126 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C5 weights approximately 3 kg more than 2005 Mercury Montego.
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 C5 (320 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (282 Nm). This means 2005 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen C5 | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Citroen | Mercury |
Model | C5 | Montego |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2175 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 203 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 282 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1663 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 72 L |