1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 1977 Ford Granada is newer by 5 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 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 219 kg more than 1977 Ford Granada.
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 (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada. 1972 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Granada 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:
1972 AMC Ambassador | 1977 Ford Granada | |
Make | AMC | Ford |
Model | Ambassador | Granada |
Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4982 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 68.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1636 kg | 1417 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2780 mm |