1963 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1969 Mercury Montego is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Citroen Ak 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Citroen Ak 350 would be higher. At 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Montego (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1250 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, 1969 Mercury Montego (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego 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 | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | Ak 350 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 5767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3010 mm |
