1970 Ginetta G21 vs. 1965 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1970 Ginetta G21 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morris Oxford would be higher. 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 67 more horse power than 1965 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ginetta G21 should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Morris Oxford weights approximately 259 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Ginetta G21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ginetta G21 | 1965 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ginetta | Morris |
| Model | G21 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2560 mm |
