1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1972 AMC Ambassador
To start off, 1972 AMC Ambassador is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa 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 143 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 1245 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. 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 (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1972 AMC Ambassador | |
| Make | Abarth | AMC |
| Model | 1000 TC Corsa | Ambassador |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 6571 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 105.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 93.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 1828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3110 mm |
