1984 Citroen BX vs. 1957 Ford Consul
To start off, 1984 Citroen BX is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen BX (61 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 199 kg more than 1984 Citroen BX.
Because 1957 Ford Consul 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 1957 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Citroen BX, 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, 1957 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen BX | 1957 Ford Consul | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | BX | Consul |
Year Released | 1984 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 61 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 47 L |