1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1968 Cadillac Calais
To start off, 1972 AMC Ambassador is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Calais. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Calais would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Ambassador (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac Calais. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac Calais. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 277 kg more than 1972 AMC Ambassador.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (469 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1968 Cadillac Calais | |
| Make | AMC | Cadillac |
| Model | Ambassador | Calais |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 7734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 109.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3300 mm |
