1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1979 Buick Electra
To start off, 1979 Buick Electra is newer by 7 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 151 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 118 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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1979 Buick Electra | |
| Make | AMC | Buick |
| Model | Ambassador | Electra |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 1825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3030 mm |
