1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 2007 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2007 Maserati GranSport is newer by 35 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, 2007 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 142 kg more than 2007 Maserati GranSport.
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 (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Maserati GranSport. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Maserati GranSport.
Compare all specifications:
1972 AMC Ambassador | 2007 Maserati GranSport | |
Make | AMC | Maserati |
Model | Ambassador | GranSport |
Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 469 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 79.8 mm |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2670 mm |