1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1976 Ford Torino
To start off, 1976 Ford Torino is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 AMC Gremlin. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 AMC Gremlin would be higher. At 4,090 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AMC Gremlin (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1976 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Torino weights approximately 483 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 (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Torino. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Torino.
Compare all specifications:
1970 AMC Gremlin | 1976 Ford Torino | |
Make | AMC | Ford |
Model | Gremlin | Torino |
Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 4090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 87 L |