1986 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1971 Ginetta G21
To start off, 1986 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 15 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1971 Ginetta G21. (85 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1971 Ginetta G21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 963 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, 1986 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ginetta G21. (123 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ginetta G21. 1986 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1971 Ginetta G21 has manual transmission. 1971 Ginetta G21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Crown Victoria | 1971 Ginetta G21 | |
| Make | Ford | Ginetta |
| Model | Crown Victoria | G21 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2320 mm |
