1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 1965 Volvo 220
To start off, 1970 AMC Ambassador is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Volvo 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volvo 220 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 136 more horse power than 1965 Volvo 220. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1965 Volvo 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 635 kg more than 1965 Volvo 220. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 AMC Ambassador (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volvo 220. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volvo 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Ambassador | 1965 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | AMC | Volvo |
| Model | Ambassador | 220 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2610 mm |
