1986 AC Ace vs. 1985 Citroen BX
To start off, 1986 AC Ace is newer by 1 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 2,141 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Citroen BX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 AC Ace (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1985 Citroen BX. (200 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Citroen BX weights approximately 260 kg more than 1986 AC Ace.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 (294 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 AC Ace. (276 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 AC Ace | 1985 Citroen BX | |
| Make | AC | Citroen |
| Model | Ace | BX |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2660 mm |
