1960 Ginetta G4 vs. 1969 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1969 Nissan Fairlady is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ginetta G4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ginetta G4 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Fairlady (137 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1960 Ginetta G4. (39 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1960 Ginetta G4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Fairlady weights approximately 599 kg more than 1960 Ginetta G4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1969 Nissan Fairlady (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ginetta G4. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ginetta G4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ginetta G4 | 1969 Nissan Fairlady | |
| Make | Ginetta | Nissan |
| Model | G4 | Fairlady |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2310 mm |
