1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 1973 Mazda 929
To start off, 1973 Mazda 929 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 AMC Ambassador. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 AMC Ambassador 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 127 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 490 kg more than 1973 Mazda 929. 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 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 929. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Ambassador | 1973 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | AMC | Mazda |
| Model | Ambassador | 929 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2520 mm |
