1969 AMC Hornet vs. 1972 AMC Ambassador
To start off, 1972 AMC Ambassador is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 AMC Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 AMC Hornet would be higher. At 4,983 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 AMC Hornet (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (150 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC Hornet should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 433 kg more than 1969 AMC Hornet.
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, 1969 AMC Hornet (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 AMC Hornet | 1972 AMC Ambassador | |
| Make | AMC | AMC |
| Model | Hornet | Ambassador |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4983 cc | 4981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 1782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3110 mm |
