1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1996 Bentley Continental
To start off, 1996 Bentley Continental is newer by 24 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 743 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, 1996 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1996 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | AMC | Bentley |
| Model | Ambassador | Continental |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 421 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2970 mm |
