1970 Ginetta G21 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 8 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ginetta G21 (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (90 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ginetta G21 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 353 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ginetta G21. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ginetta G21.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ginetta G21 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ginetta | Toyota |
Model | G21 | Corona |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1723 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |