1963 Citroen Ami vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, both 1963 Citroen Ami and 1963 Ferrari 250 GT were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GT (251 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ami. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 875 kg more than 1963 Citroen Ami. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Ferrari 250 GT 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 1963 Ferrari 250 GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1963 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.
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1963 Citroen Ami | 1963 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
Model | Ami | 250 GT |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 600 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 620 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 140 L |