1969 Citroen Ami vs. 1960 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1969 Citroen Ami is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 995 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Citroen Ami (48 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1960 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Citroen Ami should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Prefect weights approximately 8 kg more than 1969 Citroen Ami.
Because 1960 Ford Prefect 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 1960 Ford Prefect. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 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, both vehicles can yield 70 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Citroen Ami | 1960 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Ami | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2745 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 54 L |
