1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1966 MG MGB
To start off, 1966 MG MGB is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 MG MGB (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 MG MGB should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1966 MG MGB.
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, 1950 Austin A 70 (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 MG MGB. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 MG MGB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 70 | 1966 MG MGB | |
| Make | Austin | MG |
| Model | A 70 | MGB |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2320 mm |
