1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 2011 Ford F-250
To start off, 2011 Ford F-250 is newer by 39 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, 2011 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-250 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, 2011 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 2011 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | AMC | Ford |
| Model | Ambassador | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1966 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3967 mm |
