1964 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1948 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1964 Citroen Ak 350 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 933 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Ford Anglia (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ford Anglia should accelerate faster than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Ford Anglia weights approximately 45 kg more than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1948 Ford Anglia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1948 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1964 Citroen Ak 350, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1948 Ford Anglia (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1948 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Citroen Ak 350.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Citroen Ak 350 | 1948 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Ak 350 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1964 | 1948 |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 933 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 49 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 6.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2290 mm |