1969 Citroen Ami vs. 1997 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1997 Ford Maverick is newer by 28 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 2,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Maverick (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Ami. (48 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Maverick weights approximately 1080 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 1997 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Citroen Ami. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford Maverick will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Ford Maverick (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Ami. (70 Nm @ 2745 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Citroen Ami | 1997 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Ami | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2745 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1860 mm |
