2012 Ford Taurus vs. 2012 Citroen C-Crosser
To start off, both 2012 Ford Taurus and 2012 Citroen C-Crosser were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Taurus (365 HP) has 211 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C-Crosser. (154 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C-Crosser.
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, 2012 Ford Taurus (474 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C-Crosser. (380 Nm). This means 2012 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C-Crosser. 2012 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2012 Citroen C-Crosser has manual transmission. 2012 Citroen C-Crosser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford Taurus | 2012 Citroen C-Crosser | |
| Make | Ford | Citroen |
| Model | Taurus | C-Crosser |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 154 HP |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
