1973 Ginetta G15 vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 1973 Ginetta G15 and 1973 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz S (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1973 Ginetta G15. (51 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1973 Ginetta G15.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mercedes-Benz S (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ginetta G15. (70 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ginetta G15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ginetta G15 | 1973 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Ginetta | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | G15 | S |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 875 cc | 2746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1880 mm |
