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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1990 Citroen BX. (71 HP @ 5600 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 480 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 Ford Aerostar 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 1990 Ford Aerostar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Ford Aerostar (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Citroen BX. (110 Nm @ 3400 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 | 1360 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 78.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3030 mm |