1966 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 2004 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2004 Mercury Sable is newer by 38 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Sable (155 HP) has 133 more horse power than 1966 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1966 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Sable weights approximately 908 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Sable (251 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Sable 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 | 2004 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | Ak 350 | Sable |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2004 |
| Engine Size | 600 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 155 HP |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 68 L |
