1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1949 Mercury Roadster
To start off, 1970 AMC Gremlin is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Mercury Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Mercury Roadster 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 @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1949 Mercury Roadster. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1949 Mercury Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Mercury Roadster weights approximately 374 kg more than 1970 AMC Gremlin.
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. 1949 Mercury Roadster has automatic transmission and 1970 AMC Gremlin has manual transmission. 1970 AMC Gremlin will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1949 Mercury Roadster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1949 Mercury Roadster | |
| Make | AMC | Mercury |
| Model | Gremlin | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1949 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2960 mm |
