1970 Ginetta G21 vs. 1981 Mazda 121
To start off, 1981 Mazda 121 is newer by 11 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ginetta G21 (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1981 Mazda 121. (86 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ginetta G21 should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda 121 weights approximately 393 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, 1981 Mazda 121 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ginetta G21. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ginetta G21.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ginetta G21 | 1981 Mazda 121 | |
Make | Ginetta | Mazda |
Model | G21 | 121 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1723 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 98 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2520 mm |