1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1970 AMC Ambassador. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 940 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 Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 AMC Ambassador. (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | AMC | Land Rover |
| Model | Ambassador | Range Rover Sport |
| 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 | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2743 mm |
