1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC
To start off, 1972 AMC Ambassador is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC 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 145 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC. (110 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 398 kg more than 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC. 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 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC. (189 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC | |
| Make | AMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ambassador | SC |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2830 mm |
