1969 Citroen Ami vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 8 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Cortina (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Ami. (48 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 340 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 1977 Ford Cortina 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 1977 Ford Cortina. 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, 1977 Ford Cortina (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Ami. (70 Nm @ 2745 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen Ami. 1977 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1969 Citroen Ami has manual transmission. 1969 Citroen Ami will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Citroen Ami | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Ami | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2745 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |
