1960 Ginetta G4 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet is newer by 10 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (137 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1960 Ginetta G4. (39 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1960 Ginetta G4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 945 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ginetta G4. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ginetta G4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ginetta G4 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Ginetta | Mercury |
| Model | G4 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2800 mm |
