1974 Citroen SM vs. 2011 Ford F-450
To start off, 2011 Ford F-450 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Citroen SM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Citroen SM would be higher. At 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1974 Citroen SM. (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen SM.
Because 2011 Ford F-450 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Citroen SM. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 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, 2011 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 848 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen SM. (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen SM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen SM | 2011 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | SM | F-450 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2670 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 1085 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 6680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2438 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2024 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 4379 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 142 L |
