1963 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 2000 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2000 Ford Taurus 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 2,933 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Taurus (156 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Taurus weights approximately 916 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 Taurus (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 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 | 2000 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Ak 350 | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 2933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1521 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |
