2011 Ford F-150 vs. 2011 Citroen C5

To start off, both 2011 Ford F-150 and 2011 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C5. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 937 kg more than 2011 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2011 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 2011 Ford F-150. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C5. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C5.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Ford F-150 2011 Citroen C5
Make Ford Citroen
Model F-150 C5
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Pickup Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5000 cc 1996 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 360 HP 134 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 515 Nm 190 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 4100 RPM
Fuel Type Flex Fuel Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 2379 kg 1442 kg
Vehicle Length 5890 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 2012 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1900 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase Size 3670 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 66 L


 

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