1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 2001 Maserati 3200 GT
To start off, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT 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, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT (365 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 167 kg more than 2001 Maserati 3200 GT.
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, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT (491 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2001 Maserati 3200 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 2001 Maserati 3200 GT | |
| Make | AMC | Maserati |
| Model | Ambassador | 3200 GT |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 491 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2670 mm |
