1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1970 Dodge Dart
To start off, 1972 AMC Ambassador is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Ambassador (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1970 Dodge Dart. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1970 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 448 kg more than 1970 Dodge Dart. 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 (428 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Dodge Dart. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1970 Dodge Dart | |
| Make | AMC | Dodge |
| Model | Ambassador | Dart |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5899 cc | 3249 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 428 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1803 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2830 mm |
