1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1970 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1972 AMC Ambassador is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Ambassador (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 244 kg more than 1970 Ford Mustang. 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, 1970 Ford Mustang (637 Nm) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (469 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Ambassador. 1972 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Mustang 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 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | AMC | Ford |
| Model | Ambassador | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 7014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2750 mm |
