1967 Citroen Ami vs. 1970 Mercury Montego

To start off, 1970 Mercury Montego is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Citroen Ami. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Citroen Ami would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Montego (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1967 Citroen Ami. (24 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1075 kg more than 1967 Citroen Ami. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 Mercury Montego 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 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 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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