1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1972 Jaguar XJ
To start off, both 1972 AMC Ambassador and 1972 Jaguar XJ were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar XJ (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 98 kg more than 1972 AMC Ambassador. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1972 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | AMC | Jaguar |
| Model | Ambassador | XJ |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 5344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2770 mm |
