1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1966 Ginetta G12
To start off, 1966 Ginetta G12 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ginetta G12 (158 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ginetta G12 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 553 kg more than 1966 Ginetta G12.
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, 1966 Ginetta G12 (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1966 Ginetta G12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 70 | 1966 Ginetta G12 | |
| Make | Austin | Ginetta |
| Model | A 70 | G12 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 54 L |
