2007 Citroen C5 vs. 2007 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C5 and 2007 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C5 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C5 weights approximately 340 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus. 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 (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (251 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C5 | 2007 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C5 | Focus |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1651 kg | 1311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 55 L |
