1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1972 DAF 44
To start off, both 1972 AMC Ambassador and 1972 DAF 44 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Ambassador (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1972 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1972 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 901 kg more than 1972 DAF 44. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 AMC Ambassador (403 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 DAF 44. (65 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1972 DAF 44 | |
| Make | AMC | DAF |
| Model | Ambassador | 44 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5897 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1657 kg | 756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2260 mm |
