1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 42 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1970 AMC Ambassador. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 898 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 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 AMC Ambassador. (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 AMC Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
1970 AMC Ambassador | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
Make | AMC | Land Rover |
Model | Ambassador | LR4 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4981 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4829 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1882 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2885 mm |