1969 Citroen Ami vs. 1994 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1994 Ford Falcon is newer by 25 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Falcon (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Ami. (48 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Falcon weights approximately 765 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 1994 Ford Falcon 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 1994 Ford Falcon. 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, 1994 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Ami. (70 Nm @ 2745 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen Ami. 1994 Ford Falcon 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. 1994 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Citroen Ami | 1994 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Ami | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2745 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |
