1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1970 AMC Gremlin is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Gremlin weights approximately 483 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | AMC | Ferrari |
| Model | Gremlin | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 88 L |
