1980 Ford Escort vs. 1960 Ginetta G4
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ginetta G4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ginetta G4 would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ginetta G4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1960 Ginetta G4. (39 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1960 Ginetta G4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Escort weights approximately 430 kg more than 1960 Ginetta G4. 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, 1960 Ginetta G4 (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1960 Ginetta G4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Escort | 1960 Ginetta G4 | |
Make | Ford | Ginetta |
Model | Escort | G4 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2050 mm |