1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 2001 GMC Safari
To start off, 2001 GMC Safari is newer by 29 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 68 more horse power than 2001 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 2001 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GMC Safari weights approximately 127 kg more than 1972 AMC Ambassador.
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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1972 AMC Ambassador | 2001 GMC Safari | |
Make | AMC | GMC |
Model | Ambassador | Safari |
Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 469 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2830 mm |