1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 2010 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Navigator 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Navigator (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1970 AMC Ambassador. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 987 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 Lincoln Navigator (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 AMC Ambassador. (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 AMC Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Ambassador | 2010 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | AMC | Lincoln |
| Model | Ambassador | Navigator |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1989 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3023 mm |
