1972 AMC Matador vs. 1975 Nissan 260 ZX
To start off, 1975 Nissan 260 ZX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 AMC Matador. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 AMC Matador would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Matador (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1975 Nissan 260 ZX. (124 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan 260 ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 470 kg more than 1975 Nissan 260 ZX. 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 Matador (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan 260 ZX. (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan 260 ZX. 1972 AMC Matador has automatic transmission and 1975 Nissan 260 ZX has manual transmission. 1975 Nissan 260 ZX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 AMC Matador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1975 Nissan 260 ZX | |
| Make | AMC | Nissan |
| Model | Matador | 260 ZX |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2610 mm |
