1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 1953 Ferrari 375 America

To start off, 1970 AMC Ambassador is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 375 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 375 America would be higher. At 4,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 375 America (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1970 AMC Ambassador. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 375 America should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 495 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 375 America.

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 1953 Ferrari 375 America has manual transmission. 1953 Ferrari 375 America 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 1953 Ferrari 375 America
Make AMC Ferrari
Model Ambassador 375 America
Year Released 1970 1953
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4981 cc 4523 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 210 HP 296 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 6300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 95.3 mm 84.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 87.4 mm 68 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1650 kg 1155 kg
Vehicle Length 5290 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1220 mm
Wheelbase Size 3110 mm 2810 mm


 

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