1966 Fiat 124 vs. 1960 Ginetta G4
To start off, 1966 Fiat 124 is newer by 6 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 1,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat 124 (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1960 Ginetta G4. (39 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ginetta G4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat 124 weights approximately 500 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, 1966 Fiat 124 (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ginetta G4. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ginetta G4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 124 | 1960 Ginetta G4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ginetta |
| Model | 124 | G4 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 23 L |
