1970 Ginetta G21 vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 9 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 4,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ginetta G21 (128 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ginetta G21 should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ginetta G21. (235 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ginetta G21. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado 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. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ginetta G21 | 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Ginetta | Oldsmobile |
| Model | G21 | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 4128 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2910 mm |
