1984 Citroen BX vs. 1984 Ford Orion
To start off, both 1984 Citroen BX and 1984 Ford Orion were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen BX (61 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1984 Ford Orion. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Orion weights approximately 60 kg more than 1984 Citroen BX.
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, 1984 Citroen BX (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Orion. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen BX | 1984 Ford Orion | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | BX | Orion |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1608 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 21.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
