1963 Citroen Ami vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1967 Mercury Montclair is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Citroen Ami. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Citroen Ami would be higher. At 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ami. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 784 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 1967 Mercury Montclair 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 1967 Mercury Montclair. 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, 1967 Mercury Montclair (602 Nm) has 560 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Citroen Ami | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Citroen | Mercury |
Model | Ami | Montclair |
Year Released | 1963 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 600 cc | 6722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 602 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 620 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3130 mm |