1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1958 Ford Zodiac
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 Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Zodiac 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 24 more horse power than 1958 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 25 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 (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1970 AMC Gremlin | 1958 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | AMC | Ford |
Model | Gremlin | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1970 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2550 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2720 mm |