1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1986 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1986 Ford Fairlane is newer by 16 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, 1986 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 456 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, 1986 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 AMC Gremlin.
Compare all specifications:
1970 AMC Gremlin | 1986 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | AMC | Ford |
Model | Gremlin | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1970 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4228 cc | 4089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2950 mm |