1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 2009 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2009 Jeep Liberty is newer by 39 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 3 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Liberty. (207 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 178 kg more than 1970 AMC Ambassador.
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 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Liberty. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Ambassador | 2009 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | AMC | Jeep |
| Model | Ambassador | Liberty |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2700 mm |
