1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 2010 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2010 Mercury Milan is newer by 40 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Milan (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Milan weights approximately 333 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.
Because 1970 AMC Gremlin is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 AMC Gremlin. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Milan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Milan. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 2010 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | AMC | Mercury |
| Model | Gremlin | Milan |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 66 L |
