1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 2013 Dodge DURANGO
To start off, 2013 Dodge DURANGO is newer by 41 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, 2013 Dodge DURANGO (286 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge DURANGO should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge DURANGO weights approximately 655 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.
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 (403 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge DURANGO. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge DURANGO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 2013 Dodge DURANGO | |
| Make | AMC | Dodge |
| Model | Ambassador | DURANGO |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5897 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1657 kg | 2312 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2172 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3042 mm |
