2001 Ginetta G34 vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2001 Ginetta G34 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ginetta G34 (187 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ginetta G34 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 840 kg more than 2001 Ginetta G34.
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, 1970 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ginetta G34. (280 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ginetta G34.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ginetta G34 | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Ginetta | Mercury |
| Model | G34 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1340 mm |
