1988 Citroen BX vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1988 Citroen BX is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1988 Citroen BX. (71 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 184 kg more than 1988 Citroen BX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Citroen BX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen BX. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Citroen BX | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | BX | Cortina |
Year Released | 1988 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 54 L |