1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1972 Dodge Monaco
To start off, both 1972 AMC Ambassador and 1972 Dodge Monaco 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 AMC Ambassador (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Monaco. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Monaco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 213 kg more than 1972 AMC Ambassador.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 AMC Ambassador (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Dodge Monaco. (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Dodge Monaco.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1972 Dodge Monaco | |
| Make | AMC | Dodge |
| Model | Ambassador | Monaco |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 5895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3110 mm |
