1966 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 2000 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2000 Mercury Villager is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Citroen Ak 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Citroen Ak 350 would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Villager (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1966 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1966 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Villager weights approximately 1180 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.
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, 2000 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Villager 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 | 2000 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | Ak 350 | Villager |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 600 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2860 mm |
