1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1972 Holden Belmont
To start off, both 1972 AMC Ambassador and 1972 Holden Belmont were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Ambassador (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1972 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 463 kg more than 1972 Holden Belmont. 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 (428 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Belmont. (229 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1972 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | AMC | Holden |
| Model | Ambassador | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5899 cc | 2834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 428 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1803 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2830 mm |
