1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT
To start off, 1972 AMC Ambassador is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 97 kg more than 1970 Ferrari 365 GT.
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 (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. 1972 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 1970 Ferrari 365 GT has manual transmission. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 AMC Ambassador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 AMC Ambassador | 1970 Ferrari 365 GT | |
Make | AMC | Ferrari |
Model | Ambassador | 365 GT |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 4388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 468 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2650 mm |