1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1968 Austin A 60
To start off, 1972 AMC Ambassador is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Ambassador (195 HP) has 135 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 535 kg more than 1968 Austin A 60. 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 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1968 Austin A 60 | |
| Make | AMC | Austin |
| Model | Ambassador | A 60 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5897 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1657 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2550 mm |
