2010 Ford F-150 vs. 2010 Citroen C5

To start off, both 2010 Ford F-150 and 2010 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C5. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 883 kg more than 2010 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 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 2010 Ford F-150. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Ford F-150 (494 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C5. (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C5.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Ford F-150 2010 Citroen C5
Make Ford Citroen
Model F-150 C5
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Pickup Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5400 cc 1996 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 310 HP 106 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 494 Nm 250 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 1750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 2410 kg 1527 kg
Vehicle Length 5885 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 2004 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1887 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase Size 3670 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 68 L


 

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