1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 1969 Fiat 124
To start off, 1970 AMC Ambassador is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 124 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 100 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (110 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 690 kg more than 1969 Fiat 124. 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 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124. 1970 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 1969 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1969 Fiat 124 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 | 1969 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | AMC | Fiat |
| Model | Ambassador | 124 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 1608 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| 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 | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2290 mm |
