When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Triton Boats Ambush 18 2010 and the Triton Boats DV 168 2007 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 75 hp for the Triton Boats Ambush 18 2010 and 75 hp for the Triton Boats DV 168 2007. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Triton Boats Ambush 18 2010 carries 24 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Triton Boats DV 168 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Triton Boats DV 168 2007 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Triton Boats Ambush 18 2010 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Triton Boats DV 168 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Triton Boats DV 168 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Triton Boats Ambush 18 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.