1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 1951 Ferrari 212
To start off, 1970 AMC Ambassador is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 212 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 70 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 212. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 726 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 212. 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 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ferrari 212. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ferrari 212.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Ambassador | 1951 Ferrari 212 | |
| Make | AMC | Ferrari |
| Model | Ambassador | 212 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 2562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2260 mm |
