1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1970 AMC Ambassador is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 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 131 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500.
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) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1970 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500. 1970 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1500 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1500 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 | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | AMC | Fiat |
| Model | Ambassador | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 1481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2350 mm |
