1951 Fiat 1400 vs. 1966 Ginetta G12
To start off, 1966 Ginetta G12 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ginetta G12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ginetta G12 (158 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ginetta G12 should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 343 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1966 Ginetta G12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Fiat 1400 | 1966 Ginetta G12 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ginetta |
| Model | 1400 | G12 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1393 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |
