1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 2005 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car 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 4,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP) has 90 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (150 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 220 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 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (332 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 2005 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | AMC | Lincoln |
| Model | Ambassador | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 240 HP |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 2002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2910 mm |
