1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1971 Lamborghini Jarama
To start off, 1972 AMC Ambassador is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lamborghini Jarama. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lamborghini Jarama would be higher. At 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lamborghini Jarama (346 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lamborghini Jarama should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 117 kg more than 1971 Lamborghini Jarama.
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 (403 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lamborghini Jarama. (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lamborghini Jarama.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1971 Lamborghini Jarama | |
| Make | AMC | Lamborghini |
| Model | Ambassador | Jarama |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5897 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1657 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2470 mm |
