1966 Ginetta G12 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ginetta G12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ginetta G12 would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ginetta G12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ginetta G12 (158 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ginetta G12 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 63 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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1966 Ginetta G12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ginetta G12 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ginetta | Toyota |
| Model | G12 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 787 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2340 mm |
