1965 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1978 Ford Capri

To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 13 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), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 380 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 1978 Ford Capri 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 1978 Ford Capri. 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, 1978 Ford Capri (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri 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 1978 Ford Capri
Make Citroen Ford
Model Ak 350 Capri
Year Released 1965 1978
Engine Size 602 cc 1298 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 22 HP 49 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 41 Nm 87 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 605 kg 985 kg
Vehicle Length 3610 mm 4380 mm
Vehicle Width 1490 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1710 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2570 mm


 

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