2009 Ford F-150 vs. 2009 Citroen C5

To start off, both 2009 Ford F-150 and 2009 Citroen C5 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 F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (248 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C5. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C5 weights approximately 427 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.

Because 2009 Ford F-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 F-150. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C5, 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-150 (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C5. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C5.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Ford F-150 2009 Citroen C5
Make Ford Citroen
Model F-150 C5
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Pickup Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4606 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 248 HP 134 HP
Engine RPM 4750 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 190 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4100 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 3 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 966 kg 1393 kg
Vehicle Length 5420 mm 4620 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1900 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 3200 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 8.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 66 L


 

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