1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 1965 Bristol 408
To start off, 1970 AMC Ambassador is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 AMC Ambassador. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 65 kg more than 1965 Bristol 408.
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, 1965 Bristol 408 (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 AMC Ambassador. (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 AMC Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Ambassador | 1965 Bristol 408 | |
| Make | AMC | Bristol |
| Model | Ambassador | 408 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 5130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2910 mm |
