1973 Citroen SM vs. 2007 Ford E-150
To start off, 2007 Ford E-150 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Citroen SM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Citroen SM would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-150 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1973 Citroen SM. (171 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1973 Citroen SM.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Citroen SM. (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Citroen SM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Citroen SM | 2007 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | SM | E-150 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2670 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 132 L |
