1977 Ford Taunus vs. 1970 Ginetta G21
To start off, 1977 Ford Taunus 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 1,723 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ginetta G21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ginetta G21 (98 HP) has 44 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ginetta G21 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Taunus weights approximately 408 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ginetta G21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Taunus | 1970 Ginetta G21 | |
Make | Ford | Ginetta |
Model | Taunus | G21 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1723 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 98 HP |
Torque | 91 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 737 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 45 L |