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 4,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Ambassador (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 298 kg more than 1972 AMC Matador. 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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Matador. (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Matador.
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 | 4228 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1484 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 |
