1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 1975 Chrysler Cordoba
To start off, 1975 Chrysler Cordoba is newer by 5 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 5,201 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AMC Ambassador (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1975 Chrysler Cordoba. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1975 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 200 kg more than 1970 AMC Ambassador.
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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chrysler Cordoba. (346 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chrysler Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Ambassador | 1975 Chrysler Cordoba | |
| Make | AMC | Chrysler |
| Model | Ambassador | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 5201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2930 mm |
