2005 Citroen C8 vs. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2005 Citroen C8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C8. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C8 weights approximately 2 kg more than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
Because 2004 Ford Crown Victoria 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 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Citroen C8, 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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C8. (285 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C8 | 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C8 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
