1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1989 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1989 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 17 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, 1989 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 267 kg more than 1989 Ferrari Mondial.
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 (428 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari Mondial. (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari Mondial. 1972 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari Mondial 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 | 1989 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | AMC | Ferrari |
| Model | Ambassador | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5899 cc | 3186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 428 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1803 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2660 mm |
