1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 40 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 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, 1972 AMC Ambassador (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S. (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
1972 AMC Ambassador | 2012 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | AMC | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Ambassador | S |
Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 469 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 5096 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3165 mm |