1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1972 AMC Matador
To start off, both 1972 AMC Ambassador and 1972 AMC Matador were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Matador (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 182 kg more than 1972 AMC Matador.
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 Matador (427 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
1972 AMC Ambassador | 1972 AMC Matador | |
Make | AMC | AMC |
Model | Ambassador | Matador |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4981 cc | 5897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 103.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 5240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3000 mm |