Rambler cars with highest power to weight ratio

Top 31 Rambler cars with most powerful engines relative to vehicle weight. Updated February 2026.

Most accurate predictor of acceleration is power to weight ratio. The more power engine can produce and the less mass it has to accelerate, the quicker the acceleration.

For low speed acceleration and acceleration from standstill, traction also plays important role. Aerodynamic drag takes over as dominating factor at high speed.

Everything in between is where power to weight ratio matters the most. Mid-range acceleration is also important for track performance.

# make & model Hp/tonne▼ Image
1. 1960 Rambler Ambassador 327 152 Photo of 1960 Rambler Ambassador 327
2. 1963 Rambler Ambassador 327 175 Photo of 1963 Rambler Ambassador 327
3. 1964 Rambler American 196 116 Photo of 1964 Rambler American 196
4. 1964 Rambler Classic 770 127 Photo of 1964 Rambler Classic 770
5. 1964 Rambler Classic Typhoon 104 Photo of 1964 Rambler Classic Typhoon
6. 1960 Rambler Six Custom Cross Country Station Wagon 86 Photo of 1960 Rambler Six Custom Cross Country Station Wagon
7. 1965 Rambler American Convertible 232 113 Photo of 1965 Rambler American Convertible 232
8. 1966 Rambler American 290 147 Photo of 1966 Rambler American 290
9. 1958 Rambler Ambassador 327 Photo of 1958 Rambler Ambassador 327
10. 1963 Rambler Ambassador 327 Photo of 1963 Rambler Ambassador 327
11. 1965 Rambler Ambassador 232 Photo of 1965 Rambler Ambassador 232
12. 1965 Rambler Ambassador 287 Photo of 1965 Rambler Ambassador 287
13. 1965 Rambler Ambassador 327 Photo of 1965 Rambler Ambassador 327
14. 1966 Rambler Ambassador 327 Photo of 1966 Rambler Ambassador 327
15. 1958 Rambler American 196 Photo of 1958 Rambler American 196
16. 1961 Rambler American 196 Photo of 1961 Rambler American 196
17. 1963 Rambler American 196 Photo of 1963 Rambler American 196
18. 1964 Rambler American 196 Photo of 1964 Rambler American 196
19. 1964 Rambler American 196 Photo of 1964 Rambler American 196
20. 1965 Rambler American 232 Photo of 1965 Rambler American 232
21. 1966 Rambler American 199 Photo of 1966 Rambler American 199
22. 1967 Rambler American 232 Photo of 1967 Rambler American 232
23. 1967 Rambler American 290 Photo of 1967 Rambler American 290
24. 1967 Rambler American 343 Photo of 1967 Rambler American 343
25. 1961 Rambler Classic 196 Photo of 1961 Rambler Classic 196
26. 1961 Rambler Classic 250 Photo of 1961 Rambler Classic 250
27. 1961 Rambler Classic 250 Photo of 1961 Rambler Classic 250
28. 1959 Rambler American Station Wagon 196 71 Photo of 1959 Rambler American Station Wagon 196
29. 1961 Rambler Classic 196 Station Wagon 89 Photo of 1961 Rambler Classic 196 Station Wagon
30. 1961 Rambler American 196 98 Photo of 1961 Rambler American 196
31. 1961 Rambler Classic 196 91 Photo of 1961 Rambler Classic 196

Sources

All data sourced from manufacturer's official figures.

List authored by SupercarLists.com. Last updated on 02/11/2026, last addition - Rambler Classic 250.