1971 Citroen Ami vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1971 Citroen Ami is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1971 Citroen Ami. (33 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1971 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 315 kg more than 1971 Citroen Ami. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Ford Cortina 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 1970 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Citroen Ami | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Ami | Cortina |
Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 63 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 87 L |