1989 Citroen BX vs. 1989 Ford Escort
To start off, both 1989 Citroen BX and 1989 Ford Escort were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Citroen BX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Citroen BX (71 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1989 Ford Escort. (61 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Citroen BX weights approximately 45 kg more than 1989 Ford Escort. 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, 1989 Citroen BX (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Escort. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Citroen BX | 1989 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | BX | Escort |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 48 L |
