1963 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 38 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1176 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, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria 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 | 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Ak 350 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 90 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1781 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2920 mm |
