1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 1966 Austin A 90
To start off, 1970 AMC Ambassador is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 90 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 90 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 80 kg more than 1966 Austin A 90. 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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 90. (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 90. 1970 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 1966 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1966 Austin A 90 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 | 1966 Austin A 90 | |
| Make | AMC | Austin |
| Model | Ambassador | A 90 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1966 |
| 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 | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2750 mm |
