1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400
To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 is newer by 21 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, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 (286 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1970 AMC Ambassador. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 weights approximately 354 kg more than 1970 AMC Ambassador. 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400. (410 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Ambassador | 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 | |
| Make | AMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ambassador | 400 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3150 mm |
