1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1971 Ford GT 70
To start off, 1972 AMC Ambassador is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford GT 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford GT 70 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 65 more horse power than 1971 Ford GT 70. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford GT 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 871 kg more than 1971 Ford GT 70. 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 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 70. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford GT 70. 1972 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford GT 70 has manual transmission. 1971 Ford GT 70 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 | 1971 Ford GT 70 | |
Make | AMC | Ford |
Model | Ambassador | GT 70 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4982 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.9:1 |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1636 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2330 mm |