2007 Citroen C5 vs. 2007 Ford C-MAX
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C5 and 2007 Ford C-MAX were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford C-MAX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford C-MAX (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C5. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford C-MAX should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C5 weights approximately 245 kg more than 2007 Ford C-MAX.
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 Ford C-MAX (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C5. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Ford C-MAX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C5 | 2007 Ford C-MAX | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C5 | C-MAX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1607 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 53 L |
