1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 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 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Ambassador (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 66.
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 (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | AMC | Volvo |
| Model | Ambassador | 66 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1550 mm |
