1970 Ginetta G21 vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1970 Ginetta G21 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Marauder (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1970 Ginetta G21. (128 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1970 Ginetta G21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1124 kg more than 1970 Ginetta G21. 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, 1968 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ginetta G21. (235 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ginetta G21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ginetta G21 | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Ginetta | Mercury |
| Model | G21 | Marauder |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 6392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 3160 mm |
