1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 2003 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2003 Mercury Marauder is newer by 31 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, 2003 Mercury Marauder (296 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 178 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 (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercury Marauder. (420 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 2003 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | AMC | Mercury |
| Model | Ambassador | Marauder |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2900 mm |
