1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 41 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 537 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 AMC Gremlin. 2011 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1970 AMC Gremlin has manual transmission. 1970 AMC Gremlin will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | AMC | Ford |
| Model | Gremlin | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
