1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1972 AMC Ambassador is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Comet 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 157 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 558 kg more than 1970 Mercury Comet. 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 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1972 AMC Ambassador | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | AMC | Mercury |
Model | Ambassador | Comet |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 469 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2630 mm |