1969 Citroen Ami vs. 1984 Ford Orion
To start off, 1984 Ford Orion is newer by 15 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 1,392 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Orion (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Ami. (48 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Orion should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Ami.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1984 Ford Orion (111 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Ami. (70 Nm @ 2745 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Orion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Citroen Ami | 1984 Ford Orion | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Ami | Orion |
Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 994 cc | 1392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2745 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |