2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2010 Citroen C6
To start off, 2010 Citroen C6 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Citroen C6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Citroen C6 (209 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Citroen C6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Citroen C6 weights approximately 81 kg more than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. 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 C6. 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, 2010 Citroen C6 (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2010 Citroen C6 | |
Make | Ford | Citroen |
Model | Five Hundred | C6 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |