1960 Ginetta G4 vs. 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 21 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1960 Ginetta G4. (39 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1960 Ginetta G4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1255 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, 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ginetta G4. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ginetta G4. 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1960 Ginetta G4 has manual transmission. 1960 Ginetta G4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ginetta G4 | 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Ginetta | Oldsmobile |
| Model | G4 | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2910 mm |
