1963 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 12 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 350 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, 1975 Ford Escort (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort 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 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Ak 350 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
