1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL 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 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 454 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 338 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL (1,000 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 668 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL 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 SL | |
| Make | AMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ambassador | SL |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 5980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2570 mm |
