1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 1968 Porsche 911
To start off, 1970 AMC Ambassador is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Porsche 911 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 100 more horse power than 1968 Porsche 911. (110 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1968 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 630 kg more than 1968 Porsche 911. 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 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Porsche 911. (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Porsche 911. 1970 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 1968 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1968 Porsche 911 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 | 1968 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | AMC | Porsche |
| Model | Ambassador | 911 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 66 mm |
| 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 | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2270 mm |
