1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood is newer by 7 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Kingswood (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1970 AMC Ambassador. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 270 kg more than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Kingswood. 1970 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 1977 Holden Kingswood has manual transmission. 1977 Holden Kingswood 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 | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | AMC | Holden |
Model | Ambassador | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4981 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2830 mm |