1985 Citroen BX vs. 1995 Ford Aspire
To start off, 1995 Ford Aspire is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Citroen BX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Citroen BX would be higher. At 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Citroen BX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Aspire (63 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1985 Citroen BX. (58 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Aspire should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Citroen BX weights approximately 60 kg more than 1995 Ford Aspire.
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, 1985 Citroen BX (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Aspire. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Aspire.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Citroen BX | 1995 Ford Aspire | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | BX | Aspire |
Year Released | 1985 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1761 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 37 L |