1963 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 2004 Ford Focus
To start off, 2004 Ford Focus is newer by 41 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Focus weights approximately 639 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, 2004 Ford Focus (166 Nm @ 4150 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Focus 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 | 2004 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Ak 350 | Focus |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1244 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2720 mm |
