2006 Citroen C5 vs. 2006 Ford Bantam
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C5 and 2006 Ford Bantam were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Citroen C5 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2006 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Bantam weights approximately 1283 kg more than 2006 Citroen C5.
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, 2006 Citroen C5 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Bantam. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen C5 | 2006 Ford Bantam | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C5 | Bantam |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 54 L |