1963 Citroen Ami vs. 2012 Ford F-450
To start off, 2012 Ford F-450 is newer by 49 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 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ami. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ami.
Because 2012 Ford F-450 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Citroen Ami. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 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, 2012 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm) has 1043 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm). This means 2012 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Citroen Ami | 2012 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Ami | F-450 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 600 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 1085 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 6680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2438 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2024 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 4379 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 142 L |
