1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1968 Jaguar Type S
To start off, 1972 AMC Ambassador is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Jaguar Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Jaguar Type S 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 47 more horse power than 1968 Jaguar Type S. (208 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1968 Jaguar Type S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 202 kg more than 1968 Jaguar Type S. 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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Jaguar Type S. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Jaguar Type S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1968 Jaguar Type S | |
| Make | AMC | Jaguar |
| Model | Ambassador | Type S |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2740 mm |
