1990 Citroen BX vs. 1990 Ford Aerostar
To start off, both 1990 Citroen BX and 1990 Ford Aerostar were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,973 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Aerostar (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1990 Citroen BX. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 280 kg more than 1990 Citroen BX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Citroen BX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ford Aerostar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Citroen BX will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Ford Aerostar (298 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Citroen BX. (173 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen BX | 1990 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | BX | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80.8 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3030 mm |
