1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1970 AMC Ambassador is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 4,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 300 kg more than 1970 AMC Ambassador.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 AMC Ambassador | 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | AMC | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Ambassador | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1970 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4981 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3130 mm |