1955 Abarth 600 vs. 1970 AMC Ambassador
To start off, 1970 AMC Ambassador is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 4,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AMC Ambassador (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 1062 kg more than 1955 Abarth 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 AMC Ambassador (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Abarth 600. 1970 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 1955 Abarth 600 has manual transmission. 1955 Abarth 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 AMC Ambassador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Abarth 600 | 1970 AMC Ambassador | |
| Make | Abarth | AMC |
| Model | 600 | Ambassador |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 4981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3110 mm |
