1961 Citroen Ami vs. 1996 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 35 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 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (377 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 1961 Citroen Ami. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1961 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 730 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.
Because 1996 Ferrari F355 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 1996 Ferrari F355. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Citroen Ami, 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, 1996 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Citroen Ami. (43 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Citroen Ami | 1996 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
| Model | Ami | F355 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 377 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 43 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 620 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 82 L |
