2001 Citroen Xsara vs. 2009 Ford F-150
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2001 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 354 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.
Because 2009 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Citroen Xsara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 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, 2009 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen Xsara. (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen Xsara | 2009 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Xsara | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 98 L |
