1970 Citroen Ami vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1973 Mercury Cougar is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Citroen Ami. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Citroen Ami would be higher. At 6,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1970 Citroen Ami. (33 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1970 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1330 kg more than 1970 Citroen Ami. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Mercury Cougar 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 1973 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 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, 1973 Mercury Cougar (375 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Citroen Ami | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Citroen | Mercury |
Model | Ami | Cougar |
Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 6589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 375 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2910 mm |