1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 1989 Lotus Carlton
To start off, 1989 Lotus Carlton is newer by 19 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.
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, 1989 Lotus Carlton (569 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 AMC Ambassador. (414 Nm). This means 1989 Lotus Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 AMC Ambassador. 1970 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 1989 Lotus Carlton has manual transmission. 1989 Lotus Carlton 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 | 1989 Lotus Carlton | |
Make | AMC | Lotus |
Model | Ambassador | Carlton |
Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4981 cc | 3615 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 414 Nm | 569 Nm |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 289 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2750 mm |