2009 Citroen C6 vs. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2009 Citroen C6 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C6. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C6 weights approximately 89 kg more than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria.
Because 2001 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 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C6, 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, 2009 Citroen C6 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C6 | 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C6 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1781 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
