1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 2001 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2001 Ford Falcon is newer by 31 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, 2001 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1970 AMC Ambassador. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 135 kg more than 2001 Ford Falcon.
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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1970 AMC Ambassador | 2001 Ford Falcon | |
Make | AMC | Ford |
Model | Ambassador | Falcon |
Year Released | 1970 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4981 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2800 mm |