1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider

To start off, 1972 AMC Ambassador is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 976 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider.

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. 1972 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider has manual transmission. 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider 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.

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