1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 AMC Ambassador. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 AMC Ambassador would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1970 AMC Ambassador. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 290 kg more than 1970 AMC Ambassador. 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, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 AMC Ambassador. (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 AMC Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Ambassador | 1985 De Tomaso Deauville | |
| Make | AMC | De Tomaso |
| Model | Ambassador | Deauville |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2610 mm |
