1966 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1966 Ford Anglia
To start off, both 1966 Citroen Ak 350 and 1966 Ford Anglia were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Anglia (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1966 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Anglia should accelerate faster than 1966 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Anglia weights approximately 133 kg more than 1966 Citroen Ak 350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Ford Anglia 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 1966 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 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, 1966 Ford Anglia (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Citroen Ak 350.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Citroen Ak 350 | 1966 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Ak 350 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Size | 600 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 738 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 45 L |