1969 Citroen Ami vs. 1982 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 308 is newer by 13 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 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Ami. (48 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 516 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 1982 Ferrari 308 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 1982 Ferrari 308. 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, 1982 Ferrari 308 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Ami. (70 Nm @ 2745 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Citroen Ami | 1982 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
| Model | Ami | 308 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2745 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 74 L |
