1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 16 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, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 107 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, 1972 AMC Ambassador (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | AMC | Aston Martin |
| Model | Ambassador | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2620 mm |
