2009 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2009 Ford E-150
To start off, both 2009 Citroen Berlingo and 2009 Ford E-150 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 538 kg more than 2009 Ford E-150.
Because 2009 Ford E-150 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 2009 Ford E-150. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Citroen Berlingo, 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, 2009 Ford E-150 (389 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (215 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. 2009 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 2009 Citroen Berlingo has manual transmission. 2009 Citroen Berlingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen Berlingo | 2009 Ford E-150 | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Berlingo | E-150 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1504 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 6030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 132 L |