1971 Ginetta G21 vs. 1971 Mazda Luce
To start off, both 1971 Ginetta G21 and 1971 Mazda Luce were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ginetta G21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ginetta G21 (85 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ginetta G21 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mazda Luce weights approximately 313 kg more than 1971 Ginetta G21.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Ginetta G21 (123 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Ginetta G21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ginetta G21 | 1971 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Ginetta | Mazda |
| Model | G21 | Luce |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1725 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2510 mm |
