1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1970 Porsche 908
To start off, 1972 AMC Ambassador is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 908. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 908 would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 1162 kg more than 1970 Porsche 908.
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. 1972 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 1970 Porsche 908 has manual transmission. 1970 Porsche 908 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 AMC Ambassador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1970 Porsche 908 | |
| Make | AMC | Porsche |
| Model | Ambassador | 908 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 2195 cc |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 666 kg |
