1966 Ford Mustang vs. 1966 Ginetta G12
To start off, both 1966 Ford Mustang 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 6,385 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Mustang (320 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1966 Ginetta G12. (158 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1966 Ginetta G12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Mustang weights approximately 392 kg more than 1966 Ginetta G12. 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 Ginetta G12 (170 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Mustang. (85 Nm). This means 1966 Ginetta G12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Mustang. 1966 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1966 Ginetta G12 has manual transmission. 1966 Ginetta G12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Mustang | 1966 Ginetta G12 | |
| Make | Ford | Ginetta |
| Model | Mustang | G12 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6385 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.9 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 54 L |
