1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1967 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1972 AMC Ambassador is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 528 kg more than 1967 Lamborghini Miura.
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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Lamborghini Miura. (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Lamborghini Miura. 1972 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 1967 Lamborghini Miura has manual transmission. 1967 Lamborghini Miura 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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1972 AMC Ambassador | 1967 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | AMC | Lamborghini |
Model | Ambassador | Miura |
Year Released | 1972 | 1967 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7850 RPM |
Torque | 469 Nm | 399 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 62 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2510 mm |