1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1958 Austin A135
To start off, 1972 AMC Ambassador is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A135 would be higher. At 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 150 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A135 weights approximately 444 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 @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A135. 1972 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 1958 Austin A135 has manual transmission. 1958 Austin A135 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 | 1958 Austin A135 | |
Make | AMC | Austin |
Model | Ambassador | A135 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4982 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 7.6:1 |
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 | 2080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3100 mm |