1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1972 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, both 1972 AMC Ambassador and 1972 Mazda Cosmo were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Ambassador (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 715 kg more than 1972 Mazda Cosmo. 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 (403 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1972 AMC Ambassador | 1972 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | AMC | Mazda |
Model | Ambassador | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5897 cc | 1964 cc |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1657 kg | 942 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2210 mm |