1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1996 Mazda MPV
To start off, 1996 Mazda MPV 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 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Ambassador (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1996 Mazda MPV. (146 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda MPV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 108 kg more than 1996 Mazda MPV. 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 (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda MPV. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda MPV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1996 Mazda MPV | |
| Make | AMC | Mazda |
| Model | Ambassador | MPV |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2850 mm |
