1966 Fiat Grand Break vs. 1966 Ginetta G12
To start off, both 1966 Fiat Grand Break and 1966 Ginetta G12 were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Fiat Grand Break is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ginetta G12 (158 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1966 Fiat Grand Break. (96 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ginetta G12 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat Grand Break. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat Grand Break weights approximately 485 kg more than 1966 Ginetta G12.
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 Ginetta G12 (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Grand Break. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Ginetta G12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Grand Break.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat Grand Break | 1966 Ginetta G12 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ginetta |
| Model | Grand Break | G12 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1272 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |
