1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 2008 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 599 is newer by 36 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 5,999 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 33 kg more than 2008 Ferrari 599.
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, 2008 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (428 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 2008 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | AMC | Ferrari |
| Model | Ambassador | 599 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5899 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 612 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 428 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1803 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2760 mm |
