1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1968 Dodge Polara
To start off, 1972 AMC Ambassador is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Polara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Polara would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Polara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Polara (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Polara should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 302 kg more than 1968 Dodge Polara.
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, 1968 Dodge Polara (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Polara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
1972 AMC Ambassador | 1968 Dodge Polara | |
Make | AMC | Dodge |
Model | Ambassador | Polara |
Year Released | 1972 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4981 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 5410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3030 mm |