1970 Ginetta G21 vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 15 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 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 (182 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1970 Ginetta G21. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ginetta G21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 519 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.
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1970 Ginetta G21 | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Ginetta | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | G21 | 190 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 711 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |