1965 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 19 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra 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 1984 Ford Sierra 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 1984 Ford Sierra. 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, 1984 Ford Sierra (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra 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 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Ak 350 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 60 L |
