1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1974 Mercury Montego is newer by 2 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 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 87 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 152 kg more than 1972 AMC Ambassador.
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 (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Montego. (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1972 AMC Ambassador | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | AMC | Mercury |
Model | Ambassador | Montego |
Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 468 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 1859 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3000 mm |