1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1972 AMC Ambassador
To start off, 1972 AMC Ambassador is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Ambassador (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 1122 kg more than 1960 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, 1972 AMC Ambassador (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600. 1972 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 600 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 AMC Ambassador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 600 | 1972 AMC Ambassador | |
| Make | Abarth | AMC |
| Model | 600 | Ambassador |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 6571 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 468 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 105.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 93.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1707 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3110 mm |
