1963 Citroen Ami vs. 1970 Ford Maverick

To start off, 1970 Ford Maverick is newer by 7 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 4,943 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Maverick (143 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ami. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 805 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 1970 Ford Maverick 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 1970 Ford Maverick. 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, 1970 Ford Maverick (335 Nm) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Citroen Ami.

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