1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 2013 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2013 GMC Acadia is newer by 43 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, 2013 GMC Acadia (284 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1970 AMC Ambassador. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Acadia weights approximately 553 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.
Because 2013 GMC Acadia is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 AMC Ambassador. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 GMC Acadia will offer significantly more control. 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, 1970 AMC Ambassador (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Ambassador | 2013 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | AMC | GMC |
| Model | Ambassador | Acadia |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2203 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5101 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2003 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3020 mm |
