1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 14 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 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Gremlin weights approximately 104 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra.
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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (216 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | AMC | Ford |
| Model | Gremlin | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
