1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is newer by 12 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, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 482 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO.
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, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (506 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Ambassador. 1972 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 AMC Ambassador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | |
| Make | AMC | Ferrari |
| Model | Ambassador | 288 GTO |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 2855 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 506 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2560 mm |
