2006 Citroen C4 vs. 2006 Ford F-150
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C4 and 2006 Ford F-150 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C4. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-150 weights approximately 378 kg more than 2006 Citroen C4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Citroen C4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Ford F-150 (496 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C4. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Citroen C4 | 2006 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C4 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| 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 | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 496 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1337 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 98 L |
