2012 Citroen C4 vs. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2012 Citroen C4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C4. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 226 kg more than 2012 Citroen C4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C4. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C4. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2012 Citroen C4 has manual transmission. 2012 Citroen C4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Citroen C4 | 2011 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C4 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |
