1956 Ford Vedette vs. 1956 MG MGA

To start off, both 1956 Ford Vedette and 1956 MG MGA were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 MG MGA (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1956 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Vedette weights approximately 225 kg more than 1956 MG MGA.

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, 1956 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 MG MGA. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 MG MGA.

Compare all specifications:

1956 Ford Vedette 1956 MG MGA
Make Ford MG
Model Vedette MGA
Year Released 1956 1956
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2158 cc 1489 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 66 HP 71 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 122 Nm 104 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1125 kg 900 kg
Vehicle Length 4680 mm 3970 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1460 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1280 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2390 mm


 

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