1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 2002 Ferrari Rossa
To start off, 2002 Ferrari Rossa is newer by 32 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari Rossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari Rossa (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari Rossa should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin.
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, 2002 Ferrari Rossa (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 Ferrari Rossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 AMC Gremlin.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 2002 Ferrari Rossa | |
| Make | AMC | Ferrari |
| Model | Gremlin | Rossa |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 114 L |
