2006 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2006 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, both 2006 Citroen Berlingo and 2006 Ford Five Hundred were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2006 Citroen Berlingo. (68 HP @ 2500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 448 kg more than 2006 Citroen Berlingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Citroen Berlingo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen Berlingo. (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen Berlingo. 2006 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2006 Citroen Berlingo has manual transmission. 2006 Citroen Berlingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Citroen Berlingo | 2006 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Berlingo | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1868 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1267 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |
