1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 6 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 140 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 493 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator. 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 (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | AMC | Opel |
| Model | Ambassador | Senator |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2690 mm |
