1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1972 Austin Allegro
To start off, both 1972 AMC Ambassador and 1972 Austin Allegro were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Ambassador (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1972 Austin Allegro. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 766 kg more than 1972 Austin Allegro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 AMC Ambassador is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 AMC Ambassador. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Austin Allegro, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Allegro. (104 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
1972 AMC Ambassador | 1972 Austin Allegro | |
Make | AMC | Austin |
Model | Ambassador | Allegro |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4982 cc | 1485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 81.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1636 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2450 mm |