1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 43 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1970 AMC Ambassador. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 270 kg more than 2013 Porsche 911.
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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche 911. (390 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche 911. 1970 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 2013 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2013 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 AMC Ambassador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Ambassador | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | AMC | Porsche |
| Model | Ambassador | 911 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 289 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2450 mm |
