1963 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1998 Ford Contour
To start off, 1998 Ford Contour is newer by 35 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 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Contour (195 HP @ 6625 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Contour weights approximately 806 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, 1998 Ford Contour (224 Nm @ 5625 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Contour 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 | 1998 Ford Contour | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Ak 350 | Contour |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6625 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5625 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1411 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |
