1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1972 Chrysler New Yorker
To start off, both 1972 AMC Ambassador and 1972 Chrysler New Yorker were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Ambassador (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1972 Chrysler New Yorker. (226 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1972 Chrysler New Yorker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 197 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 Chrysler New Yorker (477 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1972 Chrysler New Yorker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1972 Chrysler New Yorker | |
| Make | AMC | Chrysler |
| Model | Ambassador | New Yorker |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 477 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 2025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3160 mm |
