1971 Ginetta G21 vs. 1971 Jensen SP
To start off, both 1971 Ginetta G21 and 1971 Jensen SP were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Jensen SP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jensen SP (385 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1971 Ginetta G21. (85 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jensen SP should accelerate faster than 1971 Ginetta G21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jensen SP weights approximately 1046 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Jensen SP (557 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ginetta G21. (123 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen SP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ginetta G21. 1971 Jensen SP has automatic transmission and 1971 Ginetta G21 has manual transmission. 1971 Ginetta G21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Jensen SP will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ginetta G21 | 1971 Jensen SP | |
| Make | Ginetta | Jensen |
| Model | G21 | SP |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1725 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 557 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1783 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |
