1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1953 Austin A 110
To start off, 1972 AMC Ambassador is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Ambassador (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 110 weights approximately 339 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 (332 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 110. 1972 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 1953 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1953 Austin A 110 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 | 1953 Austin A 110 | |
| Make | AMC | Austin |
| Model | Ambassador | A 110 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 3992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1636 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3040 mm |
