2009 Citroen C6 vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Citroen C6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Citroen C6 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C6. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 723 kg more than 2009 Citroen C6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford F-150 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen C6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C6. (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C6 | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C6 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2593 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 6195 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2464 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3988 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 136 L |
