1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1970 AMC Gremlin is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 58 kg more than 1970 AMC Gremlin. 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 (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (245 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | AMC | Ferrari |
| Model | Gremlin | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
