1982 Austin Ambassador vs. 1978 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1982 Austin Ambassador is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Mark II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Mark II (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1982 Austin Ambassador. (83 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 1982 Austin Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Austin Ambassador weights approximately 10 kg more than 1978 Toyota Mark II.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Mark II (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Ambassador. (131 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Austin Ambassador | 1978 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | Ambassador | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2590 mm |
