2007 Citroen C5 vs. 2004 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2007 Citroen C5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C5 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (200 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C5 weights approximately 42 kg more than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Citroen C5 (286 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (266 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C5 | 2004 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C5 | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1694 kg | 1652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 72 L |
