1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 1999 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1999 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 29 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Italdesign Nazca (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1970 AMC Ambassador. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 550 kg more than 1999 Italdesign Nazca.
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, 1999 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 AMC Ambassador. (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 AMC Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Ambassador | 1999 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | AMC | Italdesign |
| Model | Ambassador | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 297 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2610 mm |
