1975 Ford Capri vs. 1970 Ginetta G21
To start off, 1975 Ford Capri is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ginetta G21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ginetta G21 would be higher. At 1,723 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ginetta G21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ginetta G21 (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ginetta G21 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Capri weights approximately 248 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Ginetta G21 (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ginetta G21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Capri | 1970 Ginetta G21 | |
| Make | Ford | Ginetta |
| Model | Capri | G21 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1723 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2320 mm |
