1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1975 Volvo 260
To start off, 1975 Volvo 260 is newer by 3 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 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 49 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 260. (146 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 307 kg more than 1975 Volvo 260. 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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 260. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1975 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | AMC | Volvo |
| Model | Ambassador | 260 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5897 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1657 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2660 mm |
