1970 Ginetta G21 vs. 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 12 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 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1970 Ginetta G21. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1970 Ginetta G21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 943 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, 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ginetta G21. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ginetta G21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ginetta G21 | 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Ginetta | Mercury |
| Model | G21 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1723 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2910 mm |
