1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1972 AMC Ambassador
To start off, 1972 AMC Ambassador is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Ambassador (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 1027 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1972 AMC Ambassador (403 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1972 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1972 AMC Ambassador | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | AMC |
| Model | Giulia | Ambassador |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 5897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 103.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1657 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3110 mm |
