1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1972 Fiat 126
To start off, both 1972 AMC Ambassador and 1972 Fiat 126 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 AMC Ambassador (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 1056 kg more than 1972 Fiat 126. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 AMC Ambassador (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 126. 1972 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 1972 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1972 Fiat 126 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 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | AMC | Fiat |
| Model | Ambassador | 126 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1636 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 1850 mm |
