1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 2009 Ford E-150
To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 AMC Ambassador. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 AMC Ambassador would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Ambassador (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 856 kg more than 2009 Ford E-150. 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 (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-150. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 2009 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | AMC | Ford |
| Model | Ambassador | E-150 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3510 mm |
