1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1972 Chrysler Sedan

To start off, both 1972 AMC Ambassador and 1972 Chrysler Sedan 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 Chrysler Sedan (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chrysler Sedan should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 116 kg more than 1972 Chrysler Sedan.

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 Sedan (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Chrysler Sedan 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 Sedan
Make AMC Chrysler
Model Ambassador Sedan
Year Released 1972 1972
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4982 cc 4342 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 150 HP 200 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 332 Nm 355 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 2000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1636 kg 1520 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 5010 mm
Vehicle Width 1970 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 3110 mm 2930 mm


 

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