1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1949 Holden FX

To start off, 1970 AMC Gremlin is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Holden FX would be higher. At 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AMC Gremlin (110 HP) has 59 more horse power than 1949 Holden FX. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1949 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Gremlin weights approximately 204 kg more than 1949 Holden FX. 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, 1970 AMC Gremlin (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Holden FX.

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