1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 2005 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 35 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, 2005 Jaguar XJ6 (235 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1970 AMC Ambassador. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 36 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XJ6.
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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar XJ6. (279 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Ambassador | 2005 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | AMC | Jaguar |
| Model | Ambassador | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 2965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3040 mm |
