1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1954 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1972 AMC Ambassador is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Oxford 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 215 more horse power than 1954 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 828 kg more than 1954 Morris Oxford. 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 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1954 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | AMC | Morris |
| Model | Ambassador | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2470 mm |
