1968 AMC AMX vs. 1978 AMC Pacer
To start off, 1978 AMC Pacer is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 AMC AMX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 AMC AMX would be higher. At 6,386 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 AMC AMX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 AMC AMX (315 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1978 AMC Pacer. (90 HP @ 3050 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 1978 AMC Pacer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 AMC AMX weights approximately 18 kg more than 1978 AMC Pacer. 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, 1968 AMC AMX (576 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 AMC Pacer. (222 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 AMC Pacer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 AMC AMX | 1978 AMC Pacer | |
| Make | AMC | AMC |
| Model | AMX | Pacer |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6386 cc | 3802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3050 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.8 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1359 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2550 mm |
