1984 Citroen BX vs. 1998 Ford Explorer
To start off, 1998 Ford Explorer is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Citroen BX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Citroen BX would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Explorer (160 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1984 Citroen BX. (61 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Explorer weights approximately 1010 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ford Explorer (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen BX | 1998 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | BX | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2840 mm |
