1970 Ginetta G21 vs. 1976 Mazda 818
To start off, 1976 Mazda 818 is newer by 6 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, 1970 Ginetta G21 (128 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ginetta G21 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda 818 weights approximately 11 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ginetta G21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ginetta G21 | 1976 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Ginetta | Mazda |
Model | G21 | 818 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2320 mm |