1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1972 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 1972 AMC Ambassador and 1972 Mercedes-Benz E 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 37 more horse power than 1972 Mercedes-Benz E. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 241 kg more than 1972 Mercedes-Benz E. 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 (403 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercedes-Benz E. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
1972 AMC Ambassador | 1972 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | AMC | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Ambassador | E |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5897 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 78.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1657 kg | 1416 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2760 mm |