1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1970 AMC Gremlin is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Gremlin weights approximately 266 kg more than 1967 Ford GT 40.
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 (265 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | AMC | Ford |
| Model | Gremlin | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 125 L |
