1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 2007 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2007 Nissan Patrol 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, 1972 AMC Ambassador (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Patrol. (254 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 562 kg more than 1972 AMC Ambassador.
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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Patrol. (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 2007 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | AMC | Nissan |
| Model | Ambassador | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 4759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 102 mm |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 2390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2980 mm |
