2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2010 Citroen C-Crosser
To start off, 2010 Citroen C-Crosser is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C-Crosser. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C-Crosser.
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 Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C-Crosser. (232 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C-Crosser. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2010 Citroen C-Crosser has manual transmission. 2010 Citroen C-Crosser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2010 Citroen C-Crosser | |
| Make | Ford | Citroen |
| Model | Five Hundred | C-Crosser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
