2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2010 Citroen C3
To start off, 2010 Citroen C3 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 115 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C3. (88 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 608 kg more than 2010 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred 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 Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C3. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2010 Citroen C3 | |
Make | Ford | Citroen |
Model | Five Hundred | C3 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1126 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |