1988 Citroen BX vs. 1988 Ford Tempo
To start off, both 1988 Citroen BX and 1988 Ford Tempo were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Tempo (97 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1988 Citroen BX. (90 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Tempo weights approximately 88 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.
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, 1988 Citroen BX (181 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Tempo. (175 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1988 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Tempo.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Citroen BX | 1988 Ford Tempo | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | BX | Tempo |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2540 mm |