1961 Citroen Ami vs. 1995 Ford Explorer
To start off, 1995 Ford Explorer is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Citroen Ami. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Citroen Ami would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Explorer (160 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1961 Citroen Ami. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1961 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 1280 kg more than 1961 Citroen Ami. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Ford Explorer (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Citroen Ami. (43 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Citroen Ami | 1995 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Ami | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 43 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 620 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2840 mm |
