1971 Ginetta G21 vs. 1976 Mazda 929
To start off, 1976 Mazda 929 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ginetta G21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ginetta G21 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ginetta G21 (85 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ginetta G21 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda 929 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1971 Ginetta G21.
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, 1976 Mazda 929 (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ginetta G21. (123 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ginetta G21.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ginetta G21 | 1976 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Ginetta | Mazda |
Model | G21 | 929 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1725 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |