1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 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 4,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (221 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 542 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (510 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | AMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ambassador | E |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2860 mm |
