1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1965 Renault 10
To start off, 1972 AMC Ambassador is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault 10 would be higher. At 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Ambassador (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1965 Renault 10. (42 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 861 kg more than 1965 Renault 10. 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 (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault 10. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1965 Renault 10 | |
| Make | AMC | Renault |
| Model | Ambassador | 10 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1636 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2280 mm |
