1956 Ford Anglia vs. 1958 MG Magnett
To start off, 1958 MG Magnett is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 MG Magnett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 MG Magnett (63 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1956 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 MG Magnett should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 MG Magnett weights approximately 360 kg more than 1956 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, 1958 MG Magnett (113 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1958 MG Magnett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Anglia | 1958 MG Magnett | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | Anglia | Magnett |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1958 |
| 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 | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1100 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 |
