1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 12 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 138 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 (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | AMC | Ferrari |
| Model | Gremlin | 208 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 74 L |
