1978 Ford Cortina vs. 1991 Ginetta G
To start off, 1991 Ginetta G is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ginetta G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ginetta G (197 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1978 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ginetta G should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Cortina weights approximately 235 kg more than 1991 Ginetta G.
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, 1991 Ginetta G (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Cortina. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Ginetta G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Cortina | 1991 Ginetta G | |
| Make | Ford | Ginetta |
| Model | Cortina | G |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2240 mm |
