1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1970 Ginetta G21
To start off, both 1970 Ford Cortina and 1970 Ginetta G21 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ginetta G21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ginetta G21 (128 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ginetta G21 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 119 kg more than 1970 Ginetta G21.
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, 1970 Ginetta G21 (235 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ginetta G21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 1970 Ginetta G21 | |
| Make | Ford | Ginetta |
| Model | Cortina | G21 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 871 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2320 mm |
