1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1983 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corona 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 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Ambassador (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corona. (116 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 572 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corona. 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 (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corona. (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1983 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | AMC | Toyota |
| Model | Ambassador | Corona |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2510 mm |
