1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 19 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, 1989 Ford Sierra (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 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 48 kg more than 1989 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 (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1970 AMC Gremlin | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
Make | AMC | Ford |
Model | Gremlin | Sierra |
Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4228 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 86 mm |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |