1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 2000 Ferrari F1 2000
To start off, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 is newer by 30 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, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 (771 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 561 more horse power than 1970 AMC Ambassador. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 weights approximately 40 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, 1970 AMC Ambassador (414 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ferrari F1 2000. (373 Nm). This means 1970 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ferrari F1 2000. 1970 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 has manual transmission. 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 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 | 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 | |
| Make | AMC | Ferrari |
| Model | Ambassador | F1 2000 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 771 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3020 mm |
