1967 AC 428 vs. 1972 AMC Ambassador
To start off, 1972 AMC Ambassador is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 AC 428 (345 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (150 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 299 kg more than 1967 AC 428.
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, 1967 AC 428 (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
1967 AC 428 | 1972 AMC Ambassador | |
Make | AC | AMC |
Model | 428 | Ambassador |
Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7010 cc | 4981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 626 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1782 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3110 mm |