1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 37 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1970 AMC Ambassador. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 795 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.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 AMC Ambassador. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (420 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 AMC Ambassador. (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 AMC Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Ambassador | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | AMC | Toyota |
| Model | Ambassador | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2860 mm |
