1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 1980 Volvo 164
To start off, 1980 Volvo 164 is newer by 10 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 72 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 164. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 164.
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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 164. (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Ambassador | 1980 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | AMC | Volvo |
| Model | Ambassador | 164 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3350 mm |
