1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1972 Plymouth Fury
To start off, both 1972 AMC Ambassador and 1972 Plymouth Fury were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,205 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Fury is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Fury (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 228 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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Plymouth Fury (477 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (403 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
1972 AMC Ambassador | 1972 Plymouth Fury | |
Make | AMC | Plymouth |
Model | Ambassador | Fury |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5897 cc | 7205 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 477 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1657 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3060 mm |