1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1970 Ginetta G21
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 6 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ginetta G21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ginetta G21 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ginetta G21 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 339 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.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1970 Ginetta G21 | |
Make | Ford | Ginetta |
Model | Cortina | G21 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 711 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 45 L |