1970 Ginetta G21 vs. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari 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 6,558 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1970 Ginetta G21. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1970 Ginetta G21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1198 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, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (440 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ginetta G21. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ginetta G21. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1970 Ginetta G21 has manual transmission. 1970 Ginetta G21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ginetta G21 | 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Ginetta | Pontiac |
Model | G21 | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1723 cc | 6558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 110.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 85.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2950 mm |