2008 Citroen C8 vs. 2008 Ford F-450
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C8 and 2008 Ford F-450 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-450 (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C8. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C8.
Because 2008 Ford F-450 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Ford F-450. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C8, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Ford F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 596 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C8. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C8. 2008 Citroen C8 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford F-450 has manual transmission. 2008 Ford F-450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Citroen C8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C8 | 2008 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C8 | F-450 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 6670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 4390 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 144 L |
