1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1973 Lamborghini Jarama
To start off, 1973 Lamborghini Jarama is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 AMC Ambassador. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 AMC Ambassador would be higher. At 4,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lamborghini Jarama (350 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lamborghini Jarama should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 242 kg more than 1973 Lamborghini Jarama.
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, 1973 Lamborghini Jarama (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Lamborghini Jarama will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1973 Lamborghini Jarama | |
| Make | AMC | Lamborghini |
| Model | Ambassador | Jarama |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2470 mm |
