1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III
To start off, 1970 AMC Ambassador is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III would be higher. At 4,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AMC Ambassador (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (148 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 470 kg more than 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. 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, 1970 AMC Ambassador (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. 1970 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III has manual transmission. 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 AMC Ambassador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Ambassador | 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | |
| Make | AMC | Austin-Healey |
| Model | Ambassador | 3000 Mk III |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 2912 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2340 mm |
