1963 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1987 Ford Taurus
To start off, 1987 Ford Taurus is newer by 24 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Taurus (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Taurus weights approximately 865 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, 1987 Ford Taurus (292 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Taurus 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 | 1987 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Ak 350 | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2700 mm |
