1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1976 Ford LTD
To start off, 1976 Ford LTD is newer by 4 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford LTD weights approximately 223 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, 1976 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (403 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1976 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1976 Ford LTD | |
| Make | AMC | Ford |
| Model | Ambassador | LTD |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5897 cc | 5762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1657 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3080 mm |
