1970 Ginetta G21 vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 1970 Ginetta G21 and 1970 Mercedes-Benz E 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 33 more horse power than 1970 Mercedes-Benz E. (95 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ginetta G21 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 459 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercedes-Benz E. (159 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Ginetta G21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ginetta G21 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Ginetta | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | G21 | E |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2760 mm |
