1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 38 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 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 368 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 396 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | AMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ambassador | SL |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 102.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1636 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2570 mm |
