1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1969 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1972 AMC Ambassador is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Jaguar 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Jaguar 240 would be higher. At 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Ambassador (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1969 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1969 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 196 kg more than 1969 Jaguar 240. 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 (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Jaguar 240. (198 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1969 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | AMC | Jaguar |
| Model | Ambassador | 240 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1636 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2740 mm |
