1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1988 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa 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 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 218 kg more than 1988 Ferrari Testarossa.
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, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (428 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Ambassador. 1972 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 1988 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1988 Ferrari Testarossa 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 | 1988 Ferrari Testarossa | |
| Make | AMC | Ferrari |
| Model | Ambassador | Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5899 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 428 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1803 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2560 mm |
