2005 Citroen C5 vs. 2008 Ford Ka
To start off, 2008 Ford Ka is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C5 weights approximately 686 kg more than 2008 Ford Ka.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen C5 | 2008 Ford Ka | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C5 | Ka |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 887 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 40 L |