1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1981 Bitter SC
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 9 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, 1981 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 286 kg more than 1981 Bitter SC.
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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 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 1981 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1972 AMC Ambassador | 1981 Bitter SC | |
Make | AMC | Bitter |
Model | Ambassador | SC |
Year Released | 1972 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4982 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 95.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 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 | 1636 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 |