1969 Citroen Ami vs. 1973 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1973 Ford Fairlane is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Citroen Ami. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Citroen Ami would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Ami. (48 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 680 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 1973 Ford Fairlane 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 1973 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Ami. (70 Nm @ 2745 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Citroen Ami | 1973 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Ami | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 4097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2745 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2950 mm |
