1963 Citroen Ami vs. 1963 Ferrari 330
To start off, both 1963 Citroen Ami and 1963 Ferrari 330 were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ami. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 832 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 330 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 330. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Ferrari 330 (391 Nm) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Citroen Ami | 1963 Ferrari 330 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
| Model | Ami | 330 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 600 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 620 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 90 L |
