1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1962 Ford Consul
To start off, 1970 AMC Gremlin is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Consul 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 47 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Gremlin weights approximately 285 kg more than 1962 Ford Consul. 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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1970 AMC Gremlin | 1962 Ford Consul | |
Make | AMC | Ford |
Model | Gremlin | Consul |
Year Released | 1970 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 65.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 40 L |