1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1958 Austin-Healey 100
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-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 4,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Ambassador (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. (101 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 662 kg more than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 AMC Ambassador (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1958 Austin-Healey 100 | |
| Make | AMC | Austin-Healey |
| Model | Ambassador | 100 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2340 mm |
