1966 Ginetta G12 vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1978 Porsche 924 is newer by 12 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 924 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1966 Ginetta G12. (158 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ginetta G12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 924 weights approximately 393 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, 1978 Porsche 924 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ginetta G12. (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ginetta G12.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ginetta G12 | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Ginetta | Porsche |
Model | G12 | 924 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.5 mm | 86.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 84.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 787 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 61 L |