1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, both 1970 AMC Gremlin and 1970 Ford Maverick were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AMC Gremlin (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 21 kg more than 1970 AMC Gremlin.
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 (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | AMC | Ford |
| Model | Gremlin | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 4096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2800 mm |
