You won't come across many cars with a V4 engine. It can have problems with its balance, leading to excessive rattling and vibration, plus it takes up more space than a four-cylinder engine is worth.

Fords V4 engine also powered some non-Ford vehicles over the years, including three Saab models and the Matra M530. The 96 was the first Saab model to be fitted with a Taunus V4 as a test ...