1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1982 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1982 Ford Taunus 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 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 48 more horse power than 1982 Ford Taunus. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Gremlin weights approximately 150 kg more than 1982 Ford Taunus. 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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Taunus. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1970 AMC Gremlin | 1982 Ford Taunus | |
Make | AMC | Ford |
Model | Gremlin | Taunus |
Year Released | 1970 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4228 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |