1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 1985 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1985 Ford Fairlane 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 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 73 more horse power than 1985 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 20 kg more than 1985 Ford Fairlane. 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1970 AMC Ambassador | 1985 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | AMC | Ford |
Model | Ambassador | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4981 cc | 4089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2950 mm |