1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, both 1970 AMC Gremlin and 1970 Ford Cortina were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AMC Gremlin (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Gremlin weights approximately 91 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 AMC Gremlin | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | AMC | Ford |
Model | Gremlin | Cortina |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4228 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 77.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 54 L |