1965 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1958 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1965 Citroen Ak 350 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Morris Oxford (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Oxford weights approximately 481 kg more than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Morris Oxford 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 1958 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 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, 1958 Morris Oxford (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Citroen Ak 350.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Citroen Ak 350 | 1958 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Citroen | Morris |
Model | Ak 350 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1965 | 1958 |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |