1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 2009 Bentley Brooklands
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 37 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 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (523 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster 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, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (774 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 2009 Bentley Brooklands | |
| Make | AMC | Bentley |
| Model | Ambassador | Brooklands |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 6761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 774 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 104.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3120 mm |
