2006 Citroen C4 vs. 2006 Ferrari F430
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C4 and 2006 Ferrari F430 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 375 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C4. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2006 Citroen C4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ferrari F430 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 2006 Ferrari F430. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C4, 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, 2006 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C4. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Citroen C4 | 2006 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
| Model | C4 | F430 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 4308 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 483 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 310 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 18.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 95 L |
