1964 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1977 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1977 Ford Fiesta is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Citroen Ak 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Citroen Ak 350 would be higher. At 1,117 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Fiesta (52 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 121 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1977 Ford Fiesta (80 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Fiesta 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 | 1977 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Ak 350 | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1977 |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1117 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 34 L |
