1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1972 Austin 2200
To start off, both 1972 AMC Ambassador and 1972 Austin 2200 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Ambassador (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1972 Austin 2200. (110 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 526 kg more than 1972 Austin 2200. 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 (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin 2200. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin 2200. 1972 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 1972 Austin 2200 has manual transmission. 1972 Austin 2200 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 | 1972 Austin 2200 | |
Make | AMC | Austin |
Model | Ambassador | 2200 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 2227 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 468 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 81.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 1181 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2700 mm |