1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1958 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1970 AMC Gremlin is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AMC Gremlin (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1958 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Gremlin weights approximately 402 kg more than 1958 Ford Prefect. 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1970 AMC Gremlin | 1958 Ford Prefect | |
Make | AMC | Ford |
Model | Gremlin | Prefect |
Year Released | 1970 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 92.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2220 mm |