1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 34 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 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 162 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911.
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 (403 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | AMC | Porsche |
| Model | Ambassador | 911 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5897 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1657 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2360 mm |
