1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1950 Morris Six
To start off, 1970 AMC Gremlin is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Six 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 40 more horse power than 1950 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morris Six weights approximately 48 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 AMC Gremlin (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1950 Morris Six | |
| Make | AMC | Morris |
| Model | Gremlin | Six |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 40 L |
