1955 Ford Anglia vs. 1955 MG Magnett
To start off, both 1955 Ford Anglia and 1955 MG Magnett were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 MG Magnett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 MG Magnett (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1955 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 MG Magnett should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 MG Magnett weights approximately 355 kg more than 1955 Ford Anglia. 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, 1955 MG Magnett (107 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1955 MG Magnett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Anglia | 1955 MG Magnett | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | Anglia | Magnett |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2600 mm |
