1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 42 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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (429 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1970 AMC Ambassador. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 270 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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (520 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 AMC Ambassador. (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 AMC Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Ambassador | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | AMC | Porsche |
| Model | Ambassador | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2920 mm |
