1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 1970 Isuzu Florian

To start off, both 1970 AMC Ambassador and 1970 Isuzu Florian were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 127 more horse power than 1970 Isuzu Florian. (83 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1970 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 660 kg more than 1970 Isuzu Florian. 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 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Isuzu Florian. (123 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Isuzu Florian.

Compare all specifications:

1970 AMC Ambassador 1970 Isuzu Florian
Make AMC Isuzu
Model Ambassador Florian
Year Released 1970 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4981 cc 1582 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 210 HP 83 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 414 Nm 123 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 2600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 95.3 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 87.4 mm 75 mm
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1650 kg 990 kg
Vehicle Length 5290 mm 4020 mm
Vehicle Width 1970 mm 1500 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 3110 mm 2360 mm


 

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