1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1984 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1984 Lincoln Continental 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lincoln Continental (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 533 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, 1984 Lincoln Continental (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1984 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 AMC Gremlin.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1984 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | AMC | Lincoln |
| Model | Gremlin | Continental |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |
