2005 Ginetta G34 vs. 1970 Ford Escort

To start off, 2005 Ginetta G34 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ginetta G34 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ginetta G34 (187 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ginetta G34 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ginetta G34 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort. 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, 2005 Ginetta G34 (280 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ginetta G34 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort. 1970 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 2005 Ginetta G34 has manual transmission. 2005 Ginetta G34 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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