1984 Ford Capri vs. 1971 Ginetta G21
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ginetta G21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ginetta G21 would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Capri (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1971 Ginetta G21. (85 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1971 Ginetta G21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 493 kg more than 1971 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, 1984 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ginetta G21. (123 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ginetta G21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Capri | 1971 Ginetta G21 | |
| Make | Ford | Ginetta |
| Model | Capri | G21 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |
