2012 Ford F-150 vs. 2010 Citroen C5
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C5. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 990 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 2012 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 2012 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C5. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford F-150 | 2010 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Ford | Citroen |
| Model | F-150 | C5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1997 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 | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2383 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 66 L |
