1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1972 AMC Ambassador is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Ambassador (195 HP) has 148 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 757 kg more than 1963 Lancia Appia. 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 (403 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia. 1972 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 1963 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1963 Lancia Appia 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 | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
Make | AMC | Lancia |
Model | Ambassador | Appia |
Year Released | 1972 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5897 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 403 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1657 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2520 mm |