1970 Ginetta G21 vs. 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, both 1970 Ginetta G21 and 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix (185 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1970 Ginetta G21. (128 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1970 Ginetta G21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 914 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, 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix (434 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ginetta G21. (235 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ginetta G21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ginetta G21 | 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Ginetta | Pontiac |
| Model | G21 | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 6547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 3010 mm |
