2011 Ford F-450 vs. 2009 Citroen C5
To start off, 2011 Ford F-450 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C5. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C5.
Because 2011 Ford F-450 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 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, 2011 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 895 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C5. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford F-450 | 2009 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Ford | Citroen |
| Model | F-450 | C5 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6700 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 1085 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6680 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2438 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2024 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4379 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 142 L | 66 L |
