1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1980 Bitter SC
To start off, 1980 Bitter SC is newer by 8 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 17 more horse power than 1980 Bitter SC. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1980 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 307 kg more than 1980 Bitter SC. 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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1980 Bitter SC | |
| Make | AMC | Bitter |
| Model | Ambassador | SC |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5897 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1657 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2690 mm |
