1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 1949 Hudson Commodore
To start off, 1970 AMC Ambassador is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Hudson Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Hudson Commodore 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 82 more horse power than 1949 Hudson Commodore. (128 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1949 Hudson Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Hudson Commodore weights approximately 6 kg more than 1970 AMC Ambassador.
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. 1970 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 1949 Hudson Commodore has manual transmission. 1949 Hudson Commodore 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:
| 1970 AMC Ambassador | 1949 Hudson Commodore | |
| Make | AMC | Hudson |
| Model | Ambassador | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 4166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3160 mm |
