1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1970 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1972 AMC Ambassador is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 78 kg more than 1970 Pontiac Firebird.
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 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1970 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | AMC | Pontiac |
| Model | Ambassador | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 105.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 106.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2750 mm |
