1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1966 Ford Consul
To start off, 1972 AMC Ambassador is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Consul 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 105 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 854 kg more than 1966 Ford Consul. 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 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul. 1972 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Consul 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 | 1966 Ford Consul | |
| Make | AMC | Ford |
| Model | Ambassador | Consul |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 1181 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 58.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 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 | 1636 kg | 782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2500 mm |
