1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1972 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, both 1972 AMC Ambassador and 1972 De Tomaso Pantera 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 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 357 kg more than 1972 De Tomaso Pantera.
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 De Tomaso Pantera (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1972 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Ambassador. 1972 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 1972 De Tomaso Pantera has manual transmission. 1972 De Tomaso Pantera 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 De Tomaso Pantera | |
Make | AMC | De Tomaso |
Model | Ambassador | Pantera |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 5761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 468 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2520 mm |