1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 11 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (328 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 614 kg more than 1972 AMC Ambassador. 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, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (610 Nm @ 2450 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
1972 AMC Ambassador | 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | |
Make | AMC | Bentley |
Model | Ambassador | Mulsanne |
Year Released | 1972 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4982 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 610 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2450 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1636 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3070 mm |