1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1972 AMC Ambassador is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 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 78 more horse power than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 572 kg more than 1972 AMC Ambassador.
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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. (432 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. 1972 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 has manual transmission. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 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:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | AMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ambassador | 500 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1942 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 432 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 111 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3300 mm |
