1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car 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, 1972 AMC Ambassador (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 342 kg more 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, 1972 AMC Ambassador (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
1972 AMC Ambassador | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | AMC | Lincoln |
Model | Ambassador | Town Car |
Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 468 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 2049 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3142 mm |