1982 Ford Fairlane vs. 1966 Ginetta G12
To start off, 1982 Ford Fairlane is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ginetta G12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ginetta G12 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ginetta G12 (158 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ginetta G12 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 613 kg more than 1966 Ginetta G12.
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, 1982 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ginetta G12. (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ginetta G12. 1982 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1966 Ginetta G12 has manual transmission. 1966 Ginetta G12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Fairlane | 1966 Ginetta G12 | |
| Make | Ford | Ginetta |
| Model | Fairlane | G12 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2290 mm |
