1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 2000 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion is newer by 28 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 3 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1382 kg more than 1972 AMC Ambassador.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 AMC Ambassador. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 2000 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | AMC | Ford |
| Model | Ambassador | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 5406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 3210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3490 mm |
