1956 AC Ace vs. 1965 Citroen Ak 350
To start off, 1965 Citroen Ak 350 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 AC Ace would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 AC Ace (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 AC Ace weights approximately 289 kg more than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 AC Ace (167 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm). This means 1956 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Citroen Ak 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Ace | 1965 Citroen Ak 350 | |
| Make | AC | Citroen |
| Model | Ace | Ak 350 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 19 L |
