1963 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1957 Ford 17M
To start off, 1963 Citroen Ak 350 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 17M would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford 17M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ford 17M (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ford 17M should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford 17M weights approximately 510 kg more than 1963 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, 1957 Ford 17M (129 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm). This means 1957 Ford 17M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Citroen Ak 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Citroen Ak 350 | 1957 Ford 17M | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Ak 350 | 17M |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
