1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1966 Steyr 700C

To start off, 1972 AMC Ambassador is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Steyr 700C 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 235 more horse power than 1966 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1966 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 1288 kg more than 1966 Steyr 700C. 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 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Steyr 700C. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Steyr 700C. 1972 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 1966 Steyr 700C has manual transmission. 1966 Steyr 700C 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.

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