1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1972 Mazda 110 S
To start off, both 1972 AMC Ambassador and 1972 Mazda 110 S 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 147 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 110 S. (108 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 110 S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 741 kg more than 1972 Mazda 110 S. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 AMC Ambassador (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 110 S. (142 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 110 S.
Compare all specifications:
1972 AMC Ambassador | 1972 Mazda 110 S | |
Make | AMC | Mazda |
Model | Ambassador | 110 S |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 1964 cc |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 468 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2360 mm |