1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S 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, 1970 AMC Ambassador (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S. (201 HP @ 1800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 120 kg more than 1970 AMC Ambassador.
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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S (479 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 AMC Ambassador. (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 AMC Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Ambassador | 2005 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | AMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ambassador | S |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 3220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 479 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 235 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 | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2910 mm |
