1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1970 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1978 AMC Pacer is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 AMC Pacer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1978 AMC Pacer. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1978 AMC Pacer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 AMC Pacer weights approximately 408 kg more than 1970 Ford GT 40.
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, 1978 AMC Pacer (265 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1978 AMC Pacer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford GT 40. 1978 AMC Pacer has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1970 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 AMC Pacer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 AMC Pacer | 1970 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | AMC | Ford |
Model | Pacer | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4228 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 125 L |