1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1982 Dodge Mirada
To start off, 1982 Dodge Mirada is newer by 10 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 50 more horse power than 1982 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1982 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 43 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 (403 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Dodge Mirada. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Dodge Mirada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1982 Dodge Mirada | |
| Make | AMC | Dodge |
| Model | Ambassador | Mirada |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5897 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1657 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2870 mm |
