2008 Citroen C4 vs. 2008 Ford Maverick
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C4 and 2008 Ford Maverick were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Maverick (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C4. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C4 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2008 Ford Maverick.
Because 2008 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Citroen C4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Maverick 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, 2008 Ford Maverick (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C4. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C4 | 2008 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C4 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |
