1969 Citroen Ami vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, both 1969 Citroen Ami and 1969 Mercury Montego were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Montego (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Ami. (35 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1235 kg more than 1969 Citroen Ami. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 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 1969 Mercury Montego. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Citroen Ami | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | Ami | Montego |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 5767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.7:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 620 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 85 L |
