1963 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 2000 Ford Contour
To start off, 2000 Ford Contour is newer by 37 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), 2000 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Contour (201 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Contour weights approximately 813 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, 2000 Ford Contour (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 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 | 2000 Ford Contour | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Ak 350 | Contour |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2000 |
| 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 | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 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 | 1418 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |
