2001 Ford 49 vs. 1966 Ginetta G12

To start off, 2001 Ford 49 is newer by 35 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 3,899 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford 49 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ginetta G12 (158 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2001 Ford 49. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ginetta G12 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford 49. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford 49 weights approximately 511 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, 2001 Ford 49 (175 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ginetta G12. (170 Nm). This means 2001 Ford 49 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ginetta G12. 2001 Ford 49 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. 2001 Ford 49 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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