1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1966 Ginetta G12
To start off, 1970 Ford Falcon 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1966 Ginetta G12. (158 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1966 Ginetta G12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 677 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (482 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ginetta G12. (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ginetta G12.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 1966 Ginetta G12 | |
Make | Ford | Ginetta |
Model | Falcon | G12 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 482 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 787 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2290 mm |