2011 Ford Escape vs. 2011 Citroen C4
To start off, both 2011 Ford Escape and 2011 Citroen C4 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Escape (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C4. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Escape weights approximately 191 kg more than 2011 Citroen C4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Ford Escape (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C4. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Escape | 2011 Citroen C4 | |
| Make | Ford | Citroen |
| Model | Escape | C4 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1466 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4437 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |
