1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia 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 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Ambassador (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 832 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. 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 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia. 1972 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 2000 Mazda Familia has manual transmission. 2000 Mazda Familia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 AMC Ambassador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | AMC | Mazda |
| Model | Ambassador | Familia |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5897 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1657 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2270 mm |
