1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1978 Ford Monarch
To start off, 1978 Ford Monarch is newer by 8 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 4,122 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Monarch is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Monarch weights approximately 293 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. 1978 Ford Monarch has automatic transmission and 1970 AMC Gremlin has manual transmission. 1970 AMC Gremlin will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Monarch will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1978 Ford Monarch | |
| Make | AMC | Ford |
| Model | Gremlin | Monarch |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 4122 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2800 mm |
