2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 vs. 2011 Citroen C4
To start off, both 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 (550 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 412 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C4. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 weights approximately 165 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.
Because 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 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 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 (691 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 491 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C4. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 | 2011 Citroen C4 | |
Make | Ford | Citroen |
Model | Shelby GT 500 | C4 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 550 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 691 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |