1953 Ford Vedette vs. 1971 Ginetta G21
To start off, 1971 Ginetta G21 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ginetta G21 (85 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1953 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ginetta G21 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Vedette weights approximately 388 kg more than 1971 Ginetta G21.
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, 1971 Ginetta G21 (123 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Ginetta G21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Vedette | 1971 Ginetta G21 | |
Make | Ford | Ginetta |
Model | Vedette | G21 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 737 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2320 mm |