1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1972 AMC Ambassador is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Ambassador (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 132 kg more than 1972 AMC Ambassador.
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 (428 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | AMC | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Ambassador | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5899 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 428 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1803 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3230 mm |
