1970 Ginetta G21 vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1974 Mercury Montego is newer by 4 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ginetta G21 (128 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ginetta G21 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 824 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, 1974 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ginetta G21. (235 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ginetta G21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ginetta G21 | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ginetta | Mercury |
| Model | G21 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 3010 mm |
