1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 2009 BMW M6
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 is newer by 39 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 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (501 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1970 AMC Ambassador. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M6 weights approximately 135 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, 2009 BMW M6 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 AMC Ambassador. (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 AMC Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Ambassador | 2009 BMW M6 | |
| Make | AMC | BMW |
| Model | Ambassador | M6 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 4999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 501 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2790 mm |
