1968 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1986 Morgan 4
To start off, 1986 Morgan 4 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Citroen Ak 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Citroen Ak 350 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1968 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Morgan 4 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1968 Citroen Ak 350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Morgan 4 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 1986 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 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, 1986 Morgan 4 (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Citroen Ak 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Citroen Ak 350 | 1986 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Citroen | Morgan |
| Model | Ak 350 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1986 |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |
