1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 2009 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan 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 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 175 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.
Because 2009 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 AMC Ambassador. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan will offer significantly more control. 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 (403 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 2009 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | AMC | Mercury |
| Model | Ambassador | Milan |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5897 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 12.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1657 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2730 mm |
