1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, 1985 Porsche 928 is newer by 15 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, 1985 Porsche 928 (310 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1970 AMC Ambassador. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 96 kg more than 1985 Porsche 928.
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 1985 Porsche 928. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 928. 1970 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 1985 Porsche 928 has manual transmission. 1985 Porsche 928 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 | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | AMC | Porsche |
| Model | Ambassador | 928 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2510 mm |
