1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E (343 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 31 kg more than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E.
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 Mercedes-Benz E (480 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1996 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | AMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ambassador | E |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 343 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 1676 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2840 mm |
