1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 26 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 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2100 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, 1972 AMC Ambassador (403 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII. (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | AMC | Lincoln |
| Model | Ambassador | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5897 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1657 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5263 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2870 mm |
