1985 Citroen BX vs. 1985 Ford Sierra
To start off, both 1985 Citroen BX and 1985 Ford Sierra were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Citroen BX (200 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1985 Ford Sierra. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Citroen BX weights approximately 75 kg more than 1985 Ford Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Citroen BX (294 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Sierra. (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen BX | 1985 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | BX | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2141 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |
