1956 Ford Popular vs. 1967 MG MGC
To start off, 1967 MG MGC is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Popular would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 MG MGC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 MG MGC (148 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1956 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 MG MGC should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Popular.
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, 1967 MG MGC (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 MG MGC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Popular | 1967 MG MGC | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | Popular | MGC |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2912 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2560 mm |
