1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1984 Maserati 420
To start off, 1984 Maserati 420 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, 1972 AMC Ambassador (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1984 Maserati 420. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1984 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 648 kg more than 1984 Maserati 420. 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 (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Maserati 420. (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1984 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | AMC | Maserati |
| Model | Ambassador | 420 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2610 mm |
