1985 Citroen BX vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 20 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1985 Citroen BX. (200 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 450 kg more than 1985 Citroen BX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (294 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1985 Citroen BX has manual transmission. 1985 Citroen BX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen BX | 2005 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | BX | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2141 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2870 mm |
