2009 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2009 Ford F-250

To start off, both 2009 Citroen Berlingo and 2009 Ford F-250 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP) has 192 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 297 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.

Because 2009 Ford F-250 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 F-250. 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 F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen Berlingo.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Citroen Berlingo 2009 Ford F-250
Make Citroen Ford
Model Berlingo F-250
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Panel Van Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1587 cc 5400 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 300 HP
Torque 147 Nm 495 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3750 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1263 kg 966 kg
Vehicle Length 4140 mm 5770 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1820 mm 1930 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 3490 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.5 L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 144 L


 

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