1965 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1975 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1975 Ford Cortina is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Citroen Ak 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Citroen Ak 350 would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Cortina (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Cortina weights approximately 435 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 1975 Ford Cortina 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 1975 Ford Cortina. 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, 1975 Ford Cortina (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Cortina 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 | 1975 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Ak 350 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 87 L |
