1977 Ford LTD vs. 1970 Ginetta G21

To start off, 1977 Ford LTD is newer by 7 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford LTD (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1970 Ginetta G21. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1970 Ginetta G21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford LTD weights approximately 1053 kg more than 1970 Ginetta G21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1977 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ginetta G21. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ginetta G21. 1977 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1970 Ginetta G21 has manual transmission. 1970 Ginetta G21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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