1962 Citroen Ami vs. 2010 Ford Escape
To start off, 2010 Ford Escape is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Citroen Ami. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Citroen Ami would be higher. At 2,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Escape (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1962 Citroen Ami. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1962 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 1325 kg more than 1962 Citroen Ami. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ford Escape is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Citroen Ami. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Ford Escape (339 Nm) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm). This means 2010 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Citroen Ami | 2010 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Ami | Escape |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 620 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4717 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 76 L |
