1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1990 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1990 Ford Falcon is newer by 18 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 4,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Ambassador (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1990 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 362 kg more than 1990 Ford Falcon. 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 (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Falcon. (235 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1990 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | AMC | Ford |
| Model | Ambassador | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 3157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2800 mm |
