1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1970 Ginetta G21
To start off, 1970 Ginetta G21 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ginetta G21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ginetta G21 (128 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ginetta G21 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 95 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Ginetta G21 (235 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Ginetta G21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1970 Ginetta G21 | |
Make | Ford | Ginetta |
Model | Taunus | G21 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 871 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |