1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1968 Morgan 4
To start off, 1970 AMC Gremlin is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Morgan 4 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 15 more horse power than 1968 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1968 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Gremlin weights approximately 507 kg more than 1968 Morgan 4. 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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1970 AMC Gremlin | 1968 Morgan 4 | |
Make | AMC | Morgan |
Model | Gremlin | 4 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |