1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1969 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1970 AMC Gremlin is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Jaguar 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Jaguar 240 would be higher. At 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Jaguar 240 (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 264 kg more than 1970 AMC Gremlin. 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 (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Jaguar 240. (198 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1969 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | AMC | Jaguar |
| Model | Gremlin | 240 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 54 L |
