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 5,897 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 155 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (195 HP @ 4400 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 307 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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (403 Nm @ 2900 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 | 5897 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 169 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 | 1657 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 |
