2006 Citroen C5 vs. 2006 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C5 and 2006 Ford Expedition were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C5. (132 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1223 kg more than 2006 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition 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 Expedition (496 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C5. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen C5 | 2006 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C5 | Expedition |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 496 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 106 L |