1965 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1980 Ford Escort
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 15 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Escort (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Escort weights approximately 245 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.
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, 1980 Ford Escort (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Escort 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 | 1980 Ford Escort | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Ak 350 | Escort |
Year Released | 1965 | 1980 |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 64.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 40 L |