1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 2010 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XK is newer by 40 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XK (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1970 AMC Ambassador. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jaguar XK weights approximately 46 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, 2010 Jaguar XK (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 AMC Ambassador. (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 AMC Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Ambassador | 2010 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | AMC | Jaguar |
| Model | Ambassador | XK |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| 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 | 1696 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1328 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2751 mm |
