1984 Citroen BX vs. 1983 Ford Tempo
To start off, 1984 Citroen BX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Tempo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Tempo would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Tempo (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1984 Citroen BX. (61 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Tempo weights approximately 220 kg more than 1984 Citroen BX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1983 Ford Tempo (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen BX | 1983 Ford Tempo | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | BX | Tempo |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2307 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2540 mm |
