1970 Ginetta G21 vs. 1971 Toyota Century
To start off, 1971 Toyota Century is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ginetta G21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ginetta G21 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ginetta G21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 128 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Century weights approximately 829 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, 1971 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ginetta G21. (235 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ginetta G21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ginetta G21 | 1971 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Ginetta | Toyota |
| Model | G21 | Century |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2870 mm |
