1971 Ford Cortina vs. 1965 Ginetta G10
To start off, 1971 Ford Cortina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ginetta G10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ginetta G10 would be higher. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Ginetta G10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ginetta G10 (290 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1971 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ginetta G10 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Cortina weights approximately 5 kg more than 1965 Ginetta G10.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Cortina | 1965 Ginetta G10 | |
Make | Ford | Ginetta |
Model | Cortina | G10 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 4726 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |