1969 Citroen Ami vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 43 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Ami. (48 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 878 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 2012 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 2012 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Ami. (70 Nm @ 2745 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen Ami. 2012 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. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Citroen Ami | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Ami | Falcon |
Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 994 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2745 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 68 L |