1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 2005 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2005 Bentley Arnage is newer by 33 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 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Arnage (451 HP @ 3250 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 949 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, 2005 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 543 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 2005 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | AMC | Bentley |
| Model | Ambassador | Arnage |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 6748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 451 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1636 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3120 mm |
