2000 AC Cobra vs. 1972 AMC Ambassador
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 28 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, 2000 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (195 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 757 kg more than 2000 AC Cobra.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 AC Cobra. 1972 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 2000 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 2000 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 AMC Ambassador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 1972 AMC Ambassador | |
| Make | AC | AMC |
| Model | Cobra | Ambassador |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 5897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 103.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1657 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3110 mm |
